This is a follow up to my prior post on AI LiDAR Ground Segmentation. If you have not read it, go here. I want a well trained model and so I will be feeding it constantly. To start we are training on the Commonwealth of Virginia. I need data so I wrote a script that … Read more
LiDAR is one of the most powerful tools in GIS, Surveying, & Mapping, but one task has always been tricky: Separating ground from everything else.Trees, cars, buildings, utilities, and clutter, LiDAR sees it all, and so do we. When training AI ground segmentation LiDAR models, traditional methods like PMF or cloth simulation still struggle in … Read more
I use RTK drone mapping every week to support engineering and land development survey projects. It’s fast, accurate, and efficient however I still use ground control on almost every project. RTK drone mapping is often marketed as a GCP-free workflow. And while that’s technically possible, it’s not how I operate. In this post, I’ll share … Read more
Drone mapping isn’t just pushing a button and waiting for a pretty orthomosaic — especially in civil engineering. Whether it’s topographic surveys, volume calcs, or as-builts, the demands are real, and the margin for error is slim. I’ve worked alongside civil engineering teams for years, collecting drone data that feeds directly into site design, grading, … Read more