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ISRO to map landslides in J&K using satellite to generate alerts
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Korea to Build 3D ‘New National Map’ Under Spatial Data Strategy
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Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Explore the World’s Geology with Getech’s Interactive Maps

Getech, providers of natural resources exploration data and information expertise, has created two interactive ArcGIS Online maps that allow users to explore an increadible amount of geological information for any region across the globe. The first of...

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

ILMF 2018 – Now Partnered with ASPRS!

Have you heard? The International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) and the American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Annual Meeting will take place together for the very first time in 2018! Taking place February 5-7, 2018...

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

ASPRS Launches First and Only UAS Mapping Certification Program at Commercial UAV Expo 2017

 (Portland, Maine, USA) –  The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo announced today they will host the launch of the first and only UAS Mapping Certification in the industry presented by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote...

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Free Point of Interest Data by Type for Use with Maptitude Mapping Software

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS (USA) - Point files with the locations of U.S. points of interest are now downloadable for free for Maptitude 2017. The download includes point layers for 86 categories of location in the USA, including shopping...

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

China to Build Near-Space Airborne Mobile Wi-Fi Hub with Solar Drones

China is developing an airborne mobile Wi-Fi hub in near space with solar-powered drones. The Feiyun ("Flying Cloud") project is able to secure emergency communication for more than one week and proof of concept is expected to...

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Australia’s First GPS Infrastructure Officially in Space

This has been a productive year so far for Australia in terms of GPS breakthroughs, but plans are in place for the country to continue to make big strides in GPS technology and precise positioning programs.Read More...

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

China Unveils Plans for Solar-Powered Telecoms Drones

China launches project 'flying cloud' as it attempts to build a drone powered telecoms network in space. Read More at GTB

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

India: A High-Tech Partner for European GNSS

Launched in 2015 by the Indian government, the Smart Cities Mission for Urban Development aims to transform 100 Indian cities into sustainable, safe and citizen-friendly environments. With a budget of USD 15 billion, GNSS applications will play...

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Singapore Land Authority Encourages Communities to Jointly Develop Geospatial Solutions

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) recently launched the OneMap Ideaworks! campaign to encourage the co-development of  geospatial solutions. Read More at MIS Asia

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Kim Jong Un’s North Korea May Be Trying To Hack Into ISRO & Other Sensitive Indian Agencies

To say that North Korea is a rogue state, ruled by a maniacal dictator, who's known to have 'traitors' killed on a whim by either feeding them to dogs or shooting them down with anti-aircraft guns, would...