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To Rent or to Buy? A Comprehensive Cost-Benefit Analysis for Aerial Survey Equipment

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Lisa McConnell

Both buying and renting aerial survey equipment carries implications that directly impact project budgets, efficiency, and long-term flexibility. Learn more.

Choosing the Right Aerial Survey Equipment for Your Project

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Lisa McConnell

Choosing the right aerial survey equipment is crucial for the success of any mapping project, which naturally hinges on a number of factors. Learn more here.

ClearSkies Geomatics Highlights Hassle-Free Survey Equipment Rental with Website Update

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Lisa McConnell

ClearSkies Geomatics offers hassle-free survey equipment rental, providing LiDAR, cameras, and more. Explore our updated webpage for seamless rentals worldwide.

Revolution Flight and ClearSkies Geomatics Announce Strategic Merger

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Lisa McConnell

Revolution Flight and ClearSkies Geomatics formally announce their merger, creating a comprehensive solution for aerial survey acquisition. The merger combines Revolution Flight's expertise in survey aircraft operations with ClearSkies Geomatics' established presence in survey equipment sales and rentals.

ClearSkies Geomatics Expands their Investment in RIEGL Airborne LiDAR

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Lisa McConnell

Press Release: ClearSkies Geomatics Expands their Investment in RIEGL Airborne LiDAR

Top 10 Drone Laws In The United States You Need To Know

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Lisa McConnell

Explore U.S. drone laws crucial for aerial surveying, including compliance with Remote ID for tracking, Part 107 regulations and NDAA compliance.

A Best Fit Partnership: ClearSkies Geomatics and Phoenix Lidar Systems

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Lisa McConnell

Lidar News feature: A Conversation with ClearSkies Geomatics and Phoenix Lidar Systems about their partnership.

Top 10 Types of Aerial Surveying Equipment & Their Uses

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Lisa McConnell

Explore the top 10 types of aerial surveying equipment, including LIDAR, photogrammetry cameras, and UAVs, for precise spatial data collection.

CLEARSKIES GEOMATICS ADDS NEW RIEGL VQ-1560 II-S TO SUPPORT RENTAL PROGRAM

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Lisa McConnell

ClearSkies Geomatics is now offering a new Riegl VQ-1560 II-S as a complete system for short-term rentals. This is available to rent as a turnkey system with mount, camera, GPS/IMU and software for high-accuracy acquisition.

Phoenix Lidar Systems: Multi-Platform Sensors for Powerful 3D Scanning

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Lisa McConnell

Explore the cutting-edge capabilities of Phoenix Lidar Systems, now available for purchase or rent through AERIALSURVEY.com. Delve into the Ranger Flex Dual Mobile Scanner, Ranger LR-Lite, and Ranger-XL, discovering their multi-platform versatility for transportation infrastructure mapping, oil and gas surveying, agriculture monitoring, and more.

Navigating the Skies Together: Airborne Lidar with ClearSkies Geomatics and Phoenix Lidar Systems

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Lisa McConnell

Learn about the collaboration between ClearSkies Geomatics and Phoenix Lidar Systems in our latest blog article. Discover how their partnership provides turnkey aerial lidar solutions for the manned aerial survey market.

What Are the Best GIS Software Tools Used By Aerial Surveyors?

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Lisa McConnell

Discover some of the best GIS software tools for aerial surveying and how to choose the right one for your needs. Learn about how GIS software can help aerial surveyors to manage, process, analyze, and communicate aerial data.

Insider's Guide to Phase One Aerial Mapping Cameras

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Lisa McConnell

Unlock the full potential of aerial mapping with our new Phase One Aerial Mapping Cameras. Delve into the technical intricacies of the iXM-RS150F/iXM-RS100F brochure as we decode the features and concepts, providing you with an insider's guide to transform marketing jargon into real-world applications.

Navigating the Skies with Precision: How Flight Management Systems Revolutionize Aerial Surveys

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Lisa McConnell

Explore how Flight Management Systems (FMS) are revolutionizing aerial surveys. From precision navigation to advanced autopilot features and data management, discover the technology shaping aerial survey data collection.

6 Reasons Why Aerial Surveyors Choose Thermal Camera Sensors

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Lisa McConnell

Discover the world of thermal camera sensors in aerial surveying! Explore types, applications, and advantages of thermal camera sensors for your surveys.

How Do Aerial Cameras Work in Aerial Surveying?

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Lisa McConnell

Explore the intricate workings of aerial cameras in aerial surveying, from diverse camera types to the significance of color filter arrays. Learn how pan sharpening and the Bayer pattern enhance image quality. Discover the challenges and benefits of aerial cameras for your aerial survey applications.

Exploring Geospatial Technology: Understanding its Significance and Applications

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Lisa McConnell

Discover the Power of Geospatial Technology: From Data Acquisition to Decision-Making. Explore the significance and applications of geospatial technology and learn how leading technologies like remote sensing, lidar, and GIS are shaping industries.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Survey Equipment Rental

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Lisa McConnell

Explore the benefits of Survey Equipment Rental and discover how to get the most out of your rentals for survey aircraft, aerial survey lidar, and large-format cameras.

Elevate Your Understanding: Exploring Aerial Lidar for the Mapping Industry

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Lisa McConnell

How does aerial lidar technology work? Learn about several types of lidar, their different scanning mechanisms, and more in our in-depth review of these powerful sensors. Elevate your understanding of aerial Lidar for precise mapping and gain insights into its advantages and challenges.

Aerial Survey Unveiled: Your Ultimate Guide to High-Flying Data Collection

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Lisa McConnell

Explore our comprehensive guide to aerial survey equipment. From airborne lidar to advanced cameras to gyrostabilized mounts, uncover the top technologies shaping our aerial survey industry.

Phoenix Lidar Systems- How to Decide Between the Ranger-XL, Ranger-Ultra, and Ranger LR LITE

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Lisa McConnell

The Phoenix Lidar Systems Ranger series covers the spectrum from the lightweight lidar for UAV up to powerful lidar for small fixed wing aircraft. So how do you decide which is the right scanner system for your business? This article features our thoughts on three of the most popular and powerful lidar systems: Ranger-XL, Ranger-Ultra, and Ranger LR LITE.

Unlocking Aerial Survey Potential with Oblique Photogrammetry

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Ella McConnell

Harnessing the Power of Oblique Photogrammetry with the Vexcel Osprey Mark 3

Day in the Life of a Survey Pilot

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Ella McConnell

What is it like to be a Survey Pilot? We caught up with Michael Intschert, President of Talos Aviation, Stephen Ambagis, owner of Resource Mapping Hawaii, and Aaron Schepers President of Cornerstone Mapping, Inc., to chat with them about what a typical flying day in their lives looks like.

How to Invest in Lidar Sensors for Longevity

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Ella McConnell

Is it better to have one top-of-the-line sensor or multiple sensors? How might point cloud accuracy compare between sensors on the same project? Do you want to provide the most accurate data for your clients, or just enough accuracy? Read the rest of this article to answer these questions.

500,000 Yuan Buys a Lot of Eggs

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Ella McConnell

NingJun You, our VP of sales in EMEA/APAC, grew up in poverty in Wuhan China, developed a love for engeneering from his father which brought him to his expertise in aerial survey equipment today. His story is fascinating!

From Health Scare to Doubled Growth

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Lisa McConnell

A personalized case study on AERIALSURVEY.com growth from keyman startup to growing global business buying, selling, and leasing aerial survey equipment.

From Pigeons to Planets - 10 Fun Facts in Geospatial History

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Ella McConnell

The history of the geospatial industry is complex, there is so much information to learn. I invite you, the reader, to read this article whether you have been in this industry for 40 years or you are brand new like me. See if you learn something new!

Top 4 Things To Know When Buying Your First Lidar

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Lisa McConnell

So, you want to buy your first lidar. Here are 4 things to know when buying your first lidar.

It's About More Than Sales

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Lisa McConnell

Our philosophy is that our business is about people, not equipment.

Welcome NingJun You!

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Lisa McConnell

We are excited to announce an addition to the AERIALSURVEY.com team, NingJun You will be our VP of Sales for EMEA and Asia Pacific.

When is the Best Time to Sell My Used Aerial Survey Equipment?

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Lisa McConnell

Do you know the best time and best way to sell your aerial survey equipment? At AERIALSURVEY.com we can help you with your exit strategy.

How to Keep Your Aerial Survey Aircraft Platform Busy

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Ella McConnell

Make our Survey Aircraft Leasing Marketplace your first stop when searching for a platform to lease.

Our New AERIALSURVEY.com Website

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Lisa McConnell

AERIALSURVEY.com launches a new and improved website, featuring pre-owned equipment such as lidar, cameras, survey aircraft, mobile mapping systems, and more.

Get the Best Price for Your Equipment

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Lisa McConnell

You’ve got your eye on a brand new lidar system and, let’s be honest… it’s an expensive investment for your business. Your current system will be sitting idle once your new sensor arrives. Each day that LiDAR sits in your inventory unused is one more day that your asset depreciates without adding any value to your bottom line.

ClearSkies Geomatics Acquires AERIALSURVEY.com

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Lisa McConnell

“The combination of our marketing efforts under a single website offers an exciting opportunity to strengthen and expand our service offering” explains Patrick McConnell, founder and President of ClearSkies Geomatics.

Why Use Lidar?

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Lisa McConnell

Increase efficiency: Lidar is a faster way to map terrain, which means you can cover more ground as you map. You can also complete projects more quickly with lidar. Plus, lidar is more accurate than other mapping methods, giving you faster and higher-quality results.

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