The Changing Face of Urban Planning: LiDAR and Future Cityscapes Urban planning and sustainable city development are paramount in our rapidly expanding world. As cities expand and evolve, innovative technologies such as LiDAR (Light Detection and...
All About LiDAR
Posts and articles about LiDAR.
Unmasking the Heat: The Art of Thermal Inspections in a Solar Farm
Unmasking the Heat: The Art of Thermal Inspections in a Solar Farm On a hot and sunny May day in south Louisiana, the FlyGuys team took a field trip to see one of the largest outdoor solar testing facilities in the southeastern United States, the University of...
LiDAR Transforms Urban Development Mapping: Insights from a Client Perspective
LiDAR Transforms Urban Development Mapping: Insights from a Client Perspective LiDAR technology has emerged as a game-changer in urban development and 3D mapping, revolutionizing how construction and engineering firms approach their projects. Among those...
Overcoming Apprehension: How LiDAR Can Benefit Your Surveying Needs, an Interview with FlyGuys’ Sales Rep
Overcoming Apprehension: How LiDAR Can Benefit Your Surveying Needs, an Interview with FlyGuys' Sales Rep “Hi there! My name is Jessica, and I specialize in providing LiDAR services to companies like yours.” This is a daily introduction that can be heard...
Behind the Scenes of LiDAR Data Processing: A Mission Coordinator’s Perspective
Behind the Scenes of LiDAR Data Processing: A Mission Coordinator's Perspective LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology is an essential tool for geospatial data collection and analysis, allowing for the creation of highly accurate 3D models of the...
Getting to the Point: Insights From a Skilled LiDAR Pilot
Have you ever wanted to gain insights into the work and expertise of a LiDAR drone pilot to learn about LiDAR technology and its applications in the real world? We spoke with our seasoned FlyGuys LiDAR pilot Zack, who shared his experiences and knowledge. During our...
How to Choose a Drone
How to Choose a Drone DJI, Skydio, Autel….which one?? There are many types of drones on the market today, whether for hobby or for professional use. Drones accomplish many objectives, including aerial photography, filmmaking, marketing, security, and more. The cost of...
The Evolution of LiDAR
The Evolution of LiDAR LiDAR through the years LiDAR sensors may seem like recent technology; however, the concept has been around for decades. The development of and improvements to accuracy of the system have been relatively slow-moving. Here we will look at...
Rocking With Our New LiDAR Sensor
ROCKing With our new LiDAR Sensor We are excited to reveal our new relationship with ROCK Robotic. A few months ago, we were introduced to startup LiDAR company ROCK Robotic, which offers a complete aerial mapping solution. We happened to be on the prowl for a new...
When Do I Need LiDAR?
When do I Need LiDAR? LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing technology that measures the distance from a sensor to an object. A laser illuminates the target through light pulses which then return to the sensor, and the time it takes for the laser to...