Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
WSP, the global company providing management and consultancy services to the built and natural environment, is using a range of remotely sensed data from Bluesky to aid existing analysis and develop new techniques. Using the Bluesky data, including laser mapped 3D models, UK National Tree Map data, near infrared imagery and aerial photography, WSP has
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
URISA is thrilled to partner with the California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) and the four California URISA Chapters – SoCal, NorCal, CentralCal and BAAMA/BayGEO – to present GIS-Pro & CalGIS 2018 in Palm Springs this year! Those five California-based geospatial organizations typically collaborate to present CalGIS each spring, an event that has a long history (nearly 25 years!) of educational and community-building excellence. This year’s one-of-a-kind Geospatial Event will
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. & AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Rocket Lab has successfully reached orbit with the test flight of its second Electron orbital launch vehicle, Still Testing. Electron lifted-off at 14:43 NZDT from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on the Māhia Peninsula in New Zealand. Following successful first and second stage burns, Electron reached orbit
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
RICHMOND, BC – MDA, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.), (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Public Service Procurement Canada on behalf of the Defence Research and Development Canada, under the Space Operations program within the Joint Force Development portfolio, to develop a
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
ROME, N.Y. – The ASPRS and Microdrones Workshop Day will take place February 8th, in the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th St, Denver, CO 80202, the same hotel hosting the ILMF and ASPRS conference. Each workshop will have a $100 fee that can be reimbursed by Microdrones with advance registration
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
REDLANDS, Calif.— Esri, the global leader in spatial analytics, today published The GIS 20: Essential Skills, Third Edition, a book designed to quickly prepare those who need to use a geographic information system (GIS). The GIS 20 is aimed at readers who are new to or unfamiliar with GIS, such as a professional interested in
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
SAN DIEGO – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully demonstrated its latest Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) using a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) data link for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian™/SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The demonstration also included the first SATCOM taxi of the MQ-9B. This capability will eliminate the need for a ground control
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
Shanghai – Tersus GNSS Inc. (“Tersus”), a leading GNSS RTK solution provider, announced today that it has launched BX306Z GNSS RTK board with powerful flexibility and compatibility to meet or exceed the needs of OEMs and system integrators. As a new member of the BX-series GNSS OEM boards, BX306Z is a cost-efficient GNSS RTK board
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
WASHINGTON – Anne Hale Miglarese, Radiant.Earth Founder and CEO, was presented with the prestigious Geospatial World Woman of the Year Award on January 17, 2018, at the Geospatial World Forum in Hyderabad, India. Ms. Miglarese received the award in recognition of her outstanding contribution toward inspiring, encouraging, and engaging the global development community by facilitating
Friday, January 19th, 2018
LAS VEGAS, NV – Following the acquisition of Drone World Expo, the 4th Annual Commercial UAV Expo, North America’s leading trade show and conference for the commercial drone market, will bring together thought leaders, end-users and decision makers in the commercial drone industry. The 2018 event will feature an expanded exhibit floor, advanced educational sessions supported by
