LiDAR

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Mastering Drone LiDAR Scanning with ROCK R3 Pro & DJI M300

Explore the process of flying the R3 Pro LiDAR scanner to map buildings using the DJI M300 drone.

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Planimetric Linework Surveying Deliverables with ROCK Pro Services

With the ROCK 50 Plan as your foundation, you can harness the power of ROCK Pro Services to order detailed planimetric deliverables.

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Power Line Surveying & Management Made Effortless with ROCK Pro Services for PLS-CADD

Power Line Surveying and Management Made Effortless with ROCK Processing Services for PLS-CADD.

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ROCK Pro Services: Get Professional & Accurate Surveying Deliverables

ROCK Processing Services empowers your team to deliver complex project deliverables with expert precision and at competive prices.

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Navigating Waters & 3D Data: Mobile Mapping on a Boat with the ROCK R3 Pro LiDAR

LiDAR Mobile Mapping on a Boat with the ROCK R3 Pro

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Unlocking Drone Compatibility: ROCK Robotic's Universal Mount for the R3 Pro LiDAR

The ROCK R3 Pro LiDAR is now compatible with any drone!

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ROCK SLAM LiDAR with the R3 Pro: A Comprehensive Guide

In this article, we'll delve into how to operate the R3 Pro with SLAM mode and share some valuable tips on capturing high-quality data.

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How-To Perform Calibration Flight for ROCK R3 Pro, R360, & R2A

In this informative guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process to ensure precise and accurate data collection every time.

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5 Ways LiDAR Can Measure Vegetation Health in the Forestry Industry

In the world of forestry, LiDAR is an efficient way to get a quick read on the health of an area's vegetation.

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How to Use Drone LiDAR for Construction Site Development

Construction site development is a complex process that requires precise planning and execution. Every detail must be accounted for...

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Major Benefits of Using LiDAR Surveying for Transportation Departments

Transportation departments have a big job on their hands — they're in charge of keeping our roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in...

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Drones Are Going to Take Our Jobs: Dispelling Myths About UAVs in the Surveying Industry

Many traditional surveyors are hesitant to adopt drone LiDAR for their projects. We want to dispel some myths surveyors have about LiDAR.

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From Space Lasers to Autonomous Vehicles: The History of LiDAR

LiDAR makes it seem like we're living in the future. Today's technology allows us to receive over one million laser pulses per second...

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Top 3 Drone LiDAR Project Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)

Over the course of consulting with drone LiDAR clients, we've noticed three major project pitfalls DSPs make.

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What is LiDAR?

LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a technology that uses laser pulses to measure distance and create high-resolution 3D models...

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GCP Best Practices for Aerial Surveying Projects

Ground Control Points (GCPs) are a crucial part of aerial surveying. They help make sure the data collected is as precise as possible.

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Case Study: 25 Acres of LiDAR Data Captured (and Delivered) in Under 48 Hours

Do you ever find yourself in a time crunch? When it comes to last-second client projects, it's easy for panic to begin to settle in. But,...

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Here's a Better Alternative for Processing DJI Zenmuse L1 LiDAR Data

As of January 1, 2023, Terrasolid software will no longer be free. Terrasolid will cost surveying professionals at least $1,500/year.

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Breaking Down 20 Common LiDAR and Surveying Terms

Here's a glossary of 20 of the most helpful LiDAR and surveying terms you need to know if you're starting to create 3D models and maps.

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10 Reasons Why ROCK Cloud is the Best LiDAR Data Processing Software

We're living in very exciting times! LiDAR data is growing in popularity with the advent of handheld SLAM systems. Notably, the Leica...