xyHt’s September issue focuses on un-crewed vehicles, on the air or on the water, and the advancements of this technology in automating data collection while saving time and removing humans from dangerous situations.

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Here are some highlights:

Emerging Drone Businesses: With congested airspace in the U.S. and Europe, we have to look to less-populated, emerging nations to see how drones will integrate with society in the future.

Observing the Ocean: Monitoring the ocean and collecting comprehensive data is crucial to the future of the planet—both environmentally and for national security.

Drones and ALTA Surveys (Part 1): Recognizing that with the right equipment and practices, specifications for ALTA surveys can easily be met, surveyors have rapidly adopted UAS for these and many other types of surveys.

Boundaries: Anthony “Tony” Vetturelli’s recently published memoir, Land Surveyor – Journey, Challenges & Destiny is a fascinating romp through years of field work and interactions with family, friends, and folks he met along the way.