Tag Archives: uas
Autonomous Drone Mapping
How interior spaces like mines are being scanned and imaged by a drone that works without a pilot or connectivity. There is a scene in the Ridley Scott-directed 2012 sci-fi thriller “Prometheus” where a deep space exploration crew lands on a planet and discovers an underground labyrinth. They lob a levitating orb down a tunnel,...
The Advantages of “Built Here”
There are reasons other than policy and security to consider domestically produced drones. Yes, when it comes to the drone market there is an almost “default” choice. Having established dominance, it further benefits from price by volume. And then they can invest more in R&D from the increased profits—if they choose to and do not...
xyHt Digital Magazine: May 2023
xyHt’s May issue focuses on uncrewed aerial vehicles and uncrewed aerial systems. As is the case with almost every aspect of the geospatial professions, UAVs and UASs are constantly evolving with advances in technology. As always, if you don’t have a subscription to our print edition, or if someone else in the office has snaffled your...
Tackling the Aerial-to-CAD Bottleneck
Aerial capture is getting easier and faster, but the subsequent step of CAD linework generation is a bottleneck—especially given the present shortage of qualified drafters. AI is stepping in to help. In 2017, the co-founders of what would become AirWorks Solutions Inc. first met and began discussing ideas for a new geospatial venture. Both had...
The Construction Automation Continuum
It’s more about many minor triumphs than major leaps. Surveyors can play an essential role in implementing these changes To those outside of the industry (and some within), the term “construction automation” evokes visions of bots and autonomous equipment plying construction sites—efficient and tireless—yet always on some far horizon. In present reality, construction automation takes...
xyHt Digital Magazine: February 2023
xyHt’s February issue takes a look at what might be in store for geospatial professionals in the coming year. With an uncertain economy, where are the opportunities for industry professionals. As always, if you don’t have a subscription to our print edition, or if someone else in the office has snaffled your copy, don’t fret,...
