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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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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Insanely Accurate LiDAR: The New ROCK R3 PRO
Get ready to experience the next level of accuracy and workflow with the new ROCK R3 Pro survey-grade LiDAR system!
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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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Surveying Tricky Terrain? Drone LiDAR for the Win!
As advances in drone LiDAR technology continue to accelerate, we expect to see an increase in its use for land surveys in hazardous terrain.
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Easily convert LAS to LAZ and view your point cloud in the field with ROCK Desktop (Free Download!)
We’re excited to launch ROCK Desktop, a free point cloud converter and visualizer. It converts your LAS files to LAZ files...
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Case Study: Using ROCK LiDAR to Inspect Power Lines Across California
How did Surefire approach this extensive power line inspection project? One drone LiDAR flight at a time.
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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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Case Study: Drone Services Provider Navigates a 2,500-Acre Gold Mine Site in Fiji with ROCK LiDAR
Kahuto Pacific was hired by a Canadian mining company to provide topographic, aerial LiDAR for a 2,500-acre (1,000-hectare) property.
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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: Construction Company Saves $300k by Updating Contours with ROCK Cloud
Here's the top-level takeaway: Companies and contractors can save a significant amount of money in Construction and Earthworks projects.
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