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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

MAPPS Releases Best Practice Guideline on Citizen Privacy and Geospatial Data

Sunriver, Oregon, July 22, 2015 — MAPPS, the national association of private sector geospatial firms, released a “Best Practices Guideline” for firms’ handling of geospatial data to protect individual citizen privacy.   In an effort to establish best practices, principles and a self-regulatory framework for its member firms, a MAPPS task force led by MAPPS

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

On the Right Path with OS Maps

July 22, 2015 — Using Ordnance Survey’s unrivalled outdoors mapping it allows users to plot routes along public rights of way and footpaths. It is hoped the simple-to-use navigating tool will encourage even more people to explore the parks. The intelligent software also lets users select their exercise type, walking, running or cycling, and will provide

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity – FY15/16 Broad Agency Announcement

July 22, 2015 — On July 17, 2015, the USGS issued the FY15/FY16 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The BAA provides detailed information on how to partner with the USGS and other Federal agencies to acquire high-quality 3D Elevation data. Information and contacts are now available at Fed Biz Opps (Search

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

eBee Becomes Canada’s First Compliant Fixed-Wing Drone

Cheseaux-Lausanne, Switzerland / Canada, July 22, 2015 — Swiss professional drone manufacturer, senseFly, today announced that its eBee has become the first fixed-wing system to be designated a ‘compliant small UAV’ by Transport Canada—a distinction that moves organisations that use this drone a critical step closer to achieving Compliant Operator status.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015

Leica Geosystems, Esri Supercharge Mobile Data Collection with ZenoCollector

Norcross, Ga., USA/Redlands, Calif., USA, July 22, 2015 — The Leica Zeno 20, the ultra-rugged, Android-based and professional-grade handheld, has combined with Collector for ArcGIS, one of the most powerful and configurable field data collection apps in the world, in a new solution called ZenoCollector.  ZenoCollector uses Collector for ArcGIS as its main user interface and

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

Munich-Based Sensor Startup KONUX Announces Line of Optoelectronic Torque Sensors

MUNICH, July 21, 2015 -—Sensor startup KONUX announces optoelectronic sensors that set new industry standards of precision and robustness, enabling faster production and maximum asset utilization. In the field of collaborative robots, KONUX torque sensors ensure safer and more effective human-machine-collaboration.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

SuperGIS Server Extends Map Possibilities with Various Resources

July 21, 2015 — This week, Supergeo releases the latest version of SuperGIS Server with plenty of new functions, including related tables, improved JavaScript print tool, and new JavaScript APIs supporting OGC layers. With these new functions, users are able to publish web maps featuring more information, and integrate rich OGC resources with their maps.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

Supergeo Confirms Dealership with National Space Organization for Satellite Imagery

July 21, 2015 — Supergeo Technologies, the leading GIS software and solution provider, announces an agreement with National Space Organization (NSPO), Taiwan to resell the satellite imagery of FORMOSAT-2.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

OceanWise Launches New Interactive Marine Mapping Data Product Demonstrators

July 21, 2015 — OceanWise, the leading UK supplier of Intelligent Marine and Coastal Mapping Data is pleased to announce the release of free, interactive, Marine Mapping product demonstrators available at www.oceanwise.eu/data. Built using OpenLayers, the demos allow the user to pan around a defined area and get a feel for our different data products.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

UAS MAPPING 2015 RENO: Call For Posters

Bethesda, Md., July 21, 2015 — The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) has released a call for posters for the fast-approaching UAS MAPPING 2015 RENO symposium which will be held at the Reno Ballroom in downtown Reno, Nevada on September 29-30.