Tetra Tech Inc. used a Teledyne Optech CZMIL SuperNova Topobathymetric lidar system to successfully complete a project for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to update all its bathymetric maps in the Great Lakes region, which includes refined maps of the marine ecology.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & TRENDS
NASA Signs Agreement with Nikon to Develop Lunar Artemis Camera
When NASA sends astronauts to the South Pole region of the Moon for the first time with its Artemis campaign, they will capture photos with a handheld camera to help advance scientific research and discovery for the benefit of all.
Eye of Quebec Seen from Space
Manicougan Crater seen from the International Space Station on Feb. 5 2024, by ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen.
How the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Is Different than the 2017 Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, the Moon’s shadow will sweep across the United States, as millions will view a total solar eclipse.
EO4SECURITY: A Space Aid Against Environmental Crimes
EO4SECURITY, a pioneering European Space Agency (ESA) project monitoring environmental crimes and illegal activities, became operational in January 2024.
BUSINESS
Terra Drone Invests in Aloft Technologies to Enter U.S. Market, Boost Global UTM Development
Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, has announced an investment in Aloft Technologies, a company focusing on developing UTM, and a market leader in drone fleet and airspace management...
LeddarTech Concludes Licensing Arrangement With Renesas
QUEBEC CITY, Canada — LeddarTech Holdings Inc. (“LeddarTech”) (Nasdaq: LDTC), an automotive software company that provides patented disruptive AI-based low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology, LeddarVision™, for ADAS, AD and parking...
Hexagon partners with Nemetschek Group
(Stockholm, Munich, 26 March 2024) Hexagon's Geosystems division and the Nemetschek Group, a leading software provider for the AEC/O and media industries, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation within the AEC/O...
Intermap Announces $1 Million Program in Malaysia and Business Updates
DENVER – Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) (“Intermap” or the “Company”), a global leader in 3D geospatial products and intelligence solutions, today announced a $1 million program in Malaysia, an update on its Indonesian mapping program and strong...
PL – Planet Expands Strategic Partnership with SynMax Offering Customers AI-Enhanced Vessel Identification Classification and Smart Surveillance Capabilities
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced that they have expanded into a new strategic partnership agreement with SynMax , a Houston-based satellite analytics and intelligence company....
Terra Drone Invests in Aloft Technologies to Enter U.S. Market, Boost Global UTM Development
Terra Drone is now the largest shareholder of Aloft, the largest FAA-Approved UAS Service Supplier powering over 84% of all airspace authorizations TOKYO - Terra Drone Corporation (Terra Drone), a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider...
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency awards BAE Systems a contract for GEOINT Enterprise Modeling Services
Advanced analytics and modeling program harnesses decision-making power for Defense Intelligence Community SAN DIEGO - The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded BAE Systems (LON: BA) an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth up to...
DoorDash begins Baconator deliveries by drone
DoorDash announced today that it’s rolling out a new fast food delivery pilot in the US, in partnership with Alphabet’s Wing drone delivery company. That’s right, friends. If you’re lucky enough to live near the Wendy’s at 2355 N. Franklin Street in Christianburg,...
Swift Navigation and Telit Cinterion Partner to Enable Precise Positioning in Ultra-Low Power Applications
The integration of Swift’s Skylark® Precise Positioning Service and Telit Cinterion’s GNSS modules will unlock location-based mobile apps that improve tracking efficiency around the world /EIN News/ -- SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2024 - Swift Navigation, a market leader...
NV5 Awarded $27 Million by the California Department of Transportation District 6 for Not at Risk Construction Management Services
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a three-year, $27 million contract by the California Department of...
East Herts District Council selects Cadcorp for advancing digital planning services
Cadcorp customer awarded DLUHC Digital Planning Programme Funding for innovating planning services East Herts District Council, (EHDC) has been awarded funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) Digital Planning Programme Funding...
Corcovado Geosub Ltda looks to Kongsberg Discovery to supply cNODE Transponders for environmental monitoring
Corcovado Geosub Ltda today signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Kongsberg Discovery for advanced seabed monitoring equipment. The agreement, for the delivery of cNODE Sensor Logging Transponders, will allow Corcovado to conduct long-term environmental...
RIEGL Announces the Opening of a New International Office in Munich, Germany
RIEGL – An international provider of high-performance technology in the field of airborne, mobile, terrestrial and UAV-based laser scanning solutions for surveying applications – is strengthening its presence in the German market with the establishment of the new...
ROK Technologies, LLC receives Esri’s Collaboration Award for Exceptional Achievement at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC)
ROK Technologies received the Collaboration Award for successful customer win due to partner-to-partner collaboration at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) held March 10–11, 2024. This award was announced at the EPC Plenary session on Sunday....
Ocient Secures $49.4 Million to Power the Growth of its Energy Efficient Data Analytics Solutions
CHICAGO- Ocient, the leading data analytics software solutions company, today announced that it has closed $49.4 million in funding. This latest raise is an extension of Ocient’s Series B financing, previously led by Greycroft and OCA Ventures, and includes new...
PRODUCTS
MileMaker, Powered by Rand McNally, Expands Developer Offering With New Map Software Development Kit
The new SDK allows companies to embed MileMaker’s superior mapping functionalities into their proprietary web applications for a customized experience. CHICAGO – MileMaker, a leading provider of commercial transportation routing, mileage, and rating software, today...
Esri Releases New Book Designed to Improve Efficiency of Mobile Work
GIS How-To Makes Work in the Field More Productive with Data, Workflows, and Exercises REDLANDS, Calif.—March 21, 2024—A biologist in a rainforest making observations on indigenous frogs, an engineer maintaining utility equipment, and a citizen scientist taking water...
New Factory-Fitted Machine Control Solutions Launched
JCB and Leica Geosystems are joining forces to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 20 03 2024) JCB and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced that they are joining forces to offer...
PAWR Program Announces Dramatic Expansion of AERPAW Drone Testbed with Phase Two Launch
WASHINGTON -The Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) Project Office announces the significant expansion of AERPAW – the first wireless research platform to study the convergence of 4G/5G technology and autonomous drones – as it launches into...
Canon Electronics Successfully Launches CE-SAT-IE Satellite into Orbit
Melville, NY - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce the CE-SAT-IE, micro-satellite developed and manufactured by Canon Electronics, entered orbit and communicated with the ground station installed at Canon Electronics’...
Smarter AI for All: Lenovo Unveils Hybrid AI Solutions that Deliver the Power of Tailored Generative AI to Every Enterprise and Cloud in Collaboration with NVIDIA
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Today, at NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference, Lenovo announced new hybrid AI solutions, built in collaboration with NVIDIA, that deliver the power of tailored generative AI applications to every enterprise and cloud, bringing transformational...
ModalAI Expands Suite of NDAA-Compliant Drone Components to Advance U.S. Drone Industry
SAN DIEGO- ModalAI, a Blue UAS Framework drone and autopilot manufacturer, celebrated for its 16g autonomous UAS autopilot VOXL 2, today announced availability of NDAA-compliant drone accessories. ModalAI is expanding its technology offerings with the...
HEAVY.AI Introduces HeavyIQ, Delivering Powerful Conversational Analytics Focused on Location and Time Data
HeavyIQ leverages Natural Language Processing to enable organizations to easily explore their massive data sets and quickly generate advanced visualizations SAN JOSE – March 19, 2024 – HEAVY.AI, innovator in advanced analytics, today announced HeavyIQ. HeavyIQ...
Trimble and Radiodetection Combine Survey-Grade Positioning with Underground Utilities Locating Measurement Workflows
Trimble Catalyst Now Integrates with Radiodetection’s RD Map+ Application and Precision Locators to Bring Survey-Grade Accuracy to Utility Workflows in North America WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Radiodetection announced today a collaboration to...
Terran Orbital Unveils Next-Generation SmallSat GEO™ Solution
Highlights: Enhanced maneuverability enabling precise adjustments within geosynchronous orbit to meet mission demands. Affordable small satellite GEO solutions with shorter lead times compared to traditional options. Designed for potential integration with existing...
Trimble Announces TX-RAMP Certification for e-Builder Digital Project Delivery Software and AgileAssets Pavement and Maintenance Management Systems
WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 14, 2024 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today two of its cloud software solutions that support asset lifecycle management have received a Level 2 Certification based on the security requirements of the Texas Risk and Authorization...
Kongsberg Discovery launches powerful sub-bottom profiling tool for use with proprietary echo sounders
Horten, Norway: Norwegian ocean science technology provider introduces EM®SBP software system offering sub-bottom profiling capability for Kongsberg's deep-water multi beam echo sounder (MBES) systems EM 124 and EM 304, without the need for additional hardware....
AgTech Leader Solinftec’s NEW Solix Sprayer Robot is Now Commercially Available
INDIANA – March 11, 2024 – Solinftec, a global leader in artificial intelligence solutions and sustainable agricultural practices, has announced that its Solix Sprayer Robot is now commercially available to farmers, cooperatives and ag-retailers, and will be on farms...
Tekla 2024 Structural BIM Software Offers Enhanced User Experience and Connects Workflows Across Projects and Stakeholders
Enhancements and Further Open Standards Adoption Boost Collaboration Performance WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 13, 2024 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM),...
Dresdner Robin Enhances Service Offerings Within Geospatial Analysis and Resiliency Planning
The strategic move will allow for comprehensive solutions that address the evolving needs of clients in the fields of urban planning, environmental science and infrastructure development JERSEY CITY, N.J.- Dresdner Robin, a prominent land-use consultancy firm...
PEOPLE AND EVENTS
Early Registration Opens for 2024 International Space Station Research and Development Conference in Boston
BOSTON (MA) – This July, the 13th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) returns to Boston, where leaders from the commercial sector, U.S. government agencies, and academic communities will assemble to highlight...
Ommatidia LiDAR Welcomes Frank Petznick as Independent Advisor to Propel Next-Generation LiDAR Innovations
MADRID - Ommatidia LiDAR, a leading innovator in Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology, is pleased to announce the addition of Frank Petznick as an Independent Director. With a distinguished career in technology and innovation in the automotive industry,...
ESP Logistics Technology (“ESP”) Receives Esri’s Analytics Award at the Esri Partner Conference for Exceptional Achievement
LOS ANGELES - ESP received the Analytics Award at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) held March 10–11, 2024, in Palm Springs, CA. This award was presented to ESP for innovation with analytics or AI for solutions, content, or services offerings. ESP, a software...
GeoComm Receives Esri’s GIS for Good Award at Esri Partner Conference for Exceptional Achievement
GeoComm received Esri's GIS for Good award at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC). This award was presented to GeoComm for compelling use of Esri technology to make an impact on current issues around the world, such as sustainable development, climate change,...
Esri’s Dr. Dawn Wright Selected for 2024 US Science Envoys
Chief Scientist of Esri to Be Among First All-Female Cohort in State Department Program’s History REDLANDS, Calif.—March 13, 2024—Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, is proud to announce that the US Department of State has selected the company’s chief...
Experienced Transportation Executive Brad Adams Joins The Sanborn Map Company
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-The Sanborn Map Company Inc (Sanborn), a comprehensive geospatial solutions provider, proudly announces the appointment of Bradley Adams, P.E. as Vice President - Transportation. With an extensive background in transportation engineering,...
Geo Connect Asia returns with 4th edition to unite ASEAN’s geospatial industry
Over 100 companies, 70 speakers and 3,000 attendees from ASEAN and beyond are expected to attend this flagship trade event and conference Singapore, 6 March 2024 – The fourth edition of Geo Connect Asia (GCA), the region's leading trade event and conference for...
Drones & Uncrewed Asia 2024 returns to Singapore amid region’s rapidly growing UAV ecosystem
Singapore, 6 March 2024 – Drones & Uncrewed Asia 2024 opens today at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore, following the success of its inaugural iteration, Drones Asia 2023, last year. Meeting rising commercial demand for aerial, unmanned and...
Esri UK launches new geospatial student scholarships to help diversify the industry
Micro-scholarships aim to help larger number of Black and mixed Black heritage students Esri UK today announced it has partnered with Akama Fund, a charity dedicated to supporting students and facilitating accessible scholarships, to create a new scholarship...
EuroGeographics announces new Co-Chairs for Cadastre and Land Registry Network
EuroGeographics has named Jolien Neckebroeck from Belgium and Vents Priedoliņš from Latvia as new Co-Chairs of its Cadastre and Land Registry Network. Jolien, who is Head of the Valuations Department at the Belgian Cadastre, and Vents, who is Cadastre Development...
Teledyne Geospatial to bring new Optech hardware and CARIS software solutions to Oceanology International 2024
Fredericton, New Brunswick, CANADA – February 29, 2024 – Teledyne Geospatial will bring its latest advancements in ocean mapping hardware and software solutions to Oceanology International 2024, in London, UK, March 12-14. Visitors to the Teledyne Geospatial booth...
URISA Announces Advanced GIS Leadership Academy
URISA's GIS Leadership Academy (GLA) has been presented regularly since 2007. Nearly 2,000 individuals have attended over the years. Some have attended two or even three times as their circumstances (a new employer or promotion perhaps) have changed. Regularly...
Topcon Champions Next Generation of Surveyors With Sponsorship of Get Kids into Survey Ambassador Hub
LIVERMORE, Calif.-Topcon Positioning Systems has expanded its support of the Get Kids into Survey (GKiS) project, becoming the sole sponsor of the Global Brand Ambassador Hub. The new platform will provide a comprehensive set of resources to the project’s Brand...
Geo Week Breaks Attendance Records; Sold Out Exhibit Hall Floor Largest in Event History
Leading geospatial event gathered nearly 3000 professionals and 200 solutions providers in Denver, CO Denver, CO, February 20, 2024: Thousands of geospatial and built world professionals gathered for Geo Week, held February 11-13, 2024, at the Colorado Convention...
AgEagle Aerial Systems Appoints Seasoned Defense Industry Executive William Irby as President
Established leader in the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) sector to focus on driving sustainable growth WICHITA, Kan.- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software...