New version of labsat satgen V3 of GNSS simulation software
An updated version of SatGen v3 is now available to download. Along with a number of optimisations and fixes, this is a major update to the capabilities of the software as it now allows for the simulation of new satellite signals such as L2, L2C, …

senseFly launches eBee X Drone
senseFly has launched the eBee X. The eBee X, part of the Parrot Business Solutions portfolio, is designed to boost the quality, efficiency and safety of an operator’s geospatial data collection. It offers a camera to suit every job, the accuracy and coverage capabilities to meet the requirements of even …

Driving geospatial innovation in Singapore and the UK
Managing Director of Ordnance Survey (OS) International, Peter Hedlund, and Singapore Land Authority (SLA) Director of Geospatial and Data, Mr Ng Siau Yong signed an MOU which will see both organisations intensify focus on the promotion and use of geospatial information to support smart services and solutions …

BSNL launches satellite phone services
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, India’s only authorised service provider for satellite phone services, launched the Global Satellite Phone Service (GSPS).
For fishermen, it is a revolutionary communication gadget that would come in handy as they practice multiday deep-sea stay fishing. Satellite-based mobile phone service provides voice call and SMS facility …

Civil RPA is categorized in accordance with Maximum All-Up-Weight (including payload) as indicated below.

The UN estimates that more than 55% of the world’s population – that is, over 4.07 billion people – currently lives in urban areas…

Urban forests refer to the sum of all urban trees, shrubs and lawns and pervious soils in urban areas (Escobedo et al., 2011). Unlike trees growing in natural forests…

The world is going digital. Advancements in technology and an evolving society are coupling to mean it is fast becoming the norm to provide and consume information digitally. Local and central governments are reacting…

For the benefit of our readers please take us briefly through the journey of Hemisphere GNSS and role of its principal owner Unistrong.

In the last few months we have been witnessing a remarkable (and, to some extent, surprising) increase of interest for GNSS high accuracy positioning, involving both systems and receivers.