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Why Canada Just Introduced Its First National Landfill Methane Rules (And What They Mean for Operators)

Why Canada Just Introduced Its First National Landfill Methane Rules (And What They Mean for Operators)

For the first time, Canada has a national standard for controlling methane emissions from its…

Drone Inspections vs Manual Inspections: Which Is Safer?

Drone Inspections vs Manual Inspections: Which Is Safer?

Ask anyone who has climbed a bridge pier in the rain and the drones vs…

Drone Inspection Reporting That Works: How to Turn Images into Decisions

Drone Inspection Reporting That Works: How to Turn Images into Decisions

A folder full of drone photos is not the same as an answer. Strong drone…

Photogrammetry for Construction: What to Capture, What to Deliver, and What to Avoid

Photogrammetry for Construction: What to Capture, What to Deliver, and What to Avoid

Drone photogrammetry construction work can save you weeks, or it can hand you a model…

How Thermography Helps Prevent Costly Failures?

How Thermography Helps Prevent Costly Failures?

Imagine your industrial facility’s HVAC system suddenly failing during a heatwave, causing major downtime and…

Drone LiDAR Deliverables: Point Clouds, Ground Models, and QA That Builds Confidence

Drone LiDAR Deliverables: Point Clouds, Ground Models, and QA That Builds Confidence

When you order a LiDAR survey, what should actually land in your inbox? Understanding your…

Bathymetry Basics for Rivers and Lakes: What You Can Map and What You Might Miss

Bathymetry Basics for Rivers and Lakes: What You Can Map and What You Might Miss

Mapping the bottom of a river or lake once meant a boat, a sonar unit,…

How Accurate Are Drone Volume Measurements with Photogrammetry?

How Accurate Are Drone Volume Measurements with Photogrammetry?

If you have ever doubted a stockpile number, you are not alone. Drone volume measurement…

When Should You Choose Drone LiDAR Over Traditional Land Surveying?

When Should You Choose Drone LiDAR Over Traditional Land Surveying?

Picking between drone lidar vs traditional surveying can be tricky. And the wrong choice can…

How Drone Photography is Changing the Game for Surveying

How Drone Photography is Changing the Game for Surveying

Surveying has always been about gathering accurate information.  The challenge is that collecting that information…

Thermal Imaging vs Visual Inspection: What Each Method Can (and Can’t) Reveal

Thermal Imaging vs Visual Inspection: What Each Method Can (and Can’t) Reveal

Many inspection programs rely heavily on what can be seen with the human eye.  Cracks,…

How Accurate Are Drone Inspections? Limits, Measurement Tips, and QA Methods

How Accurate Are Drone Inspections? Limits, Measurement Tips, and QA Methods

Drone inspection accuracy is the foundation of good decisions in inspection and infrastructure projects.  Whether…

What Makes Engineering Grade LiDAR Data Reliable for Real Projects

What Makes Engineering Grade LiDAR Data Reliable for Real Projects

Many teams assume LiDAR quality depends only on the drone or sensor being used.  In…