In the Scan

XPONENTIAL Europe offered a view into how the unmanned systems and geospatial industry is evolving. In this contributed article, Daniel Fuller of Clarify Consulting reflects on the key shifts he observed across the UAS landscape. I spent a few days at XPONENTIAL Europe in Düsseldorf in March. Some things were hard not to notice. The […]

Researchers compare lidar reflectance data with imagingspectroscopy to improve snow grain size measurement. This studyevaluates lidar’s effectiveness in challenging terrains, offeringpotential benefits for environmental monitoring by enhancing theaccuracy of snow property assessments in mountainous regions. This article was contributed by Lars Langhorst of The Engineering ...

Lidar News speaks with inventor and CEO David Hall about Hall Lidar’s recent announcement of its AI-based acoustic drone detection system. Hall Lidar is a U.S.-based developer of advanced sensing and counter-UAS technologies. The UDL-64 (Ultimate Drone Listener) system is designed to deliver real-time 3D situational awareness in complex operational environments through acoustic ...

The reconstruction of the Ashaiman Roundabout to Akosombo Junction section of Ghana’s Eastern Corridor is more than just a road upgrade; it is the renewal of a strategic national artery that will help improve local mobility and stimulate economic growth. Stretching across 63.7 kilometers, the project forms a vital connection between the Port of Tema and the northern ...

Commercial UAV Expo Announces Opening Keynote: The View from the Field Upcoming industry survey from Commercial UAV News and Pilot Institute to inform Opening Keynote at September event. Las Vegas, NV, USA — April 13, 2026 — Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, has announced the Opening Keynote for […]