Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Boson SX8, the First NDAA-Compliant 8 μm SXGA LWIR Thermal Camera Module
9th June 2026
Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Boson SX8, the First NDAA-Compliant 8 μm SXGA LWIR Thermal Camera ModuleAerial Imaging: High-Resolution Geospatial Data for Mapping, Analysis, and Decision-Making
Aerial imaging is revolutionizing the way we capture, analyze, and utilize geospatial data. Using high-resolution aerial photography and remote sensing technologies, it provides accurate and detailed visual information essential for mapping, environmental monitoring, infrastructure planning, and disaster response.
Modern aerial imaging solutions include manned aircraft, UAVs (drones), and satellite-based systems equipped with advanced sensors such as LiDAR, multispectral, and hyperspectral cameras. These technologies enable high-precision mapping, 3D terrain modeling, change detection, and real-time geospatial analysis, supporting industries such as urban planning, agriculture, forestry, defense, and construction.
With cloud-based processing, AI-powered image analysis, and real-time data streaming, aerial imaging continues to advance, offering faster, more accurate, and scalable solutions for GIS professionals and decision-makers.
GeoConnexion provides the latest insights on aerial imaging trends, innovations, and applications, helping professionals leverage aerial data for better spatial intelligence and operational efficiency.
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Sep
NV5 expands airborne mapping capabilities with Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR system
8th June 2026
NV5 expands airborne mapping capabilities with Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR system
Using ‘imaginative’ AI to survey past and future earthquake damage
26th March 2026
Using ‘imaginative’ AI to survey past and future earthquake damage
Fugro maps Texas river basins to improve flood resilience
19th March 2026
Fugro maps Texas river basins to improve flood resilience
SimActive Integrates New Phase One Sensor for High-Resolution Aerial Mapping
20th February 2026
SimActive Integrates New Phase One Sensor for High-Resolution Aerial Mapping
New Leica MultiMapper brings portability and versatility to airborne mapping operations
18th February 2026
New Leica MultiMapper brings portability and versatility to airborne mapping operations
Teledyne FLIR OEM Expands Neutrino ISR Series with Longest-Range SX8 ISR 50-1000 Model
13th February 2026
Teledyne FLIR OEM Expands Neutrino ISR Series with Longest-Range SX8 ISR 50-1000 Model
Moving beyond money to measure the true value of Earth science information
11th February 2026
Moving beyond money to measure the true value of Earth science information
Large-Scale Aerial Mapping: How Do You Make It Work?
10th February 2026
Large-Scale Aerial Mapping: How Do You Make It Work?
EAASI Summit 2025: Annual Gathering Reflects Year-Round Industry Collaboration
4th February 2026
EAASI Summit 2025: Annual Gathering Reflects Year-Round Industry Collaboration
A new benchmark – sub-centimeter aerial mapping at aircraft speeds without compromises
4th February 2026
A new benchmark – sub-centimeter aerial mapping at aircraft speeds without compromises
UAVOS Introduces Stratospheric Earth Observation Payload Following Successful Flight Tests
30th January 2026
UAVOS Introduces Stratospheric Earth Observation Payload Following Successful Flight Tests
Next-gen Leica CityMapper-3 increases efficiency for airborne urban and regional mapping
29th January 2026
Next-gen Leica CityMapper-3 increases efficiency for airborne urban and regional mapping
SkyWatch and Nearmap Partner to Expand Access to High-Resolution Aerial Imagery for GIS Professionals
20th January 2026
SkyWatch and Nearmap Partner to Expand Access to High-Resolution Aerial Imagery for GIS Professionals
Slagboom & Peeters Aerial Surveys Becomes First Worldwide Customer of Vexcel’s New UltraCam Dragon 4.2
10th November 2025
Slagboom & Peeters Aerial Surveys Becomes First Worldwide Customer of Vexcel’s New UltraCam Dragon 4.2
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Phase One unveiled a powerful lineup of innovations at Intergeo 2025
14th October 2025
Phase One unveiled a powerful lineup of innovations at Intergeo 2025
Vexcel Imaging Unveils the UltraCam Dragon 4.2: A New Benchmark in Hybrid Oblique Imaging and LiDAR
8th October 2025
Vexcel Imaging Unveils the UltraCam Dragon 4.2: A New Benchmark in Hybrid Oblique Imaging and LiDAR
Phase One announces seamless integration of its P3 camera with the new DJI M400 drone
2nd October 2025
Phase One announces seamless integration of its P3 camera with the new DJI M400 drone
Lightweight framework takes UAV remote sensing to the next level
29th September 2025
Lightweight framework takes UAV remote sensing to the next level
12th Joint Space Operations Summit to take place November 5–6, 2025, in National Harbor, MD
27th August 2025
12th Joint Space Operations Summit to take place November 5–6, 2025, in National Harbor, MD
Change detection analysis to support flood mitigation strategies and greening programmes
15th August 2025
Change detection analysis to support flood mitigation strategies and greening programmes
GeoTech Overseas Deploys UltraCam Osprey in Saudi Arabia
13th August 2025
GeoTech Overseas Deploys UltraCam Osprey in Saudi Arabia
Astroscale U.S. Signs Space Act Agreement with NASA to Advance National Security On-Orbit Servicing Capabilities
18th July 2025
Astroscale U.S. Signs Space Act Agreement with NASA to Advance National Security On-Orbit Servicing Capabilities
Umbra Expands U.S. Production Capacity with Move to New 50,000 Sq Ft Manufacturing Facility
30th June 2025
Umbra Expands U.S. Production Capacity with Move to New 50,000 Sq Ft Manufacturing Facility
Hexagon to update high-resolution aerial imagery across ten US states for 2025
13th June 2025
Hexagon to update high-resolution aerial imagery across ten US states for 2025
Eye-in-the-sky sets a new standard for autonomous inspections
8th June 2025
Eye-in-the-sky sets a new standard for autonomous inspections
"Trey" Whitworth delivers keynote at 2025 GEOINT Symposium
25th May 2025
"Trey" Whitworth delivers keynote at 2025 GEOINT Symposium
GeoTerra Selects Vexcel’s UltraCam Merlin 4.1 to Elevate Aerial Mapping Operations in the Pacific Northwest
20th May 2025
GeoTerra Selects Vexcel’s UltraCam Merlin 4.1 to Elevate Aerial Mapping Operations in the Pacific Northwest
CGIS Qatar Case Study: Leveraging Vexcel Imaging for a True 3D City Model of Doha
14th May 2025
CGIS Qatar Case Study: Leveraging Vexcel Imaging for a True 3D City Model of Doha
Inexpensive drone technology shows promise for community forest restoration and funding
8th May 2025
Inexpensive drone technology shows promise for community forest restoration and funding
NASA airborne sensor's wildfire data helps firefighters take action
24th April 2025
NASA airborne sensor's wildfire data helps firefighters take action
Finnish researchers map endangered wolverine habitats using satellite data
23rd April 2025
Finnish researchers map endangered wolverine habitats using satellite data
Vexcel Imaging Announces Newest UltraCam: Osprey 4.2
1st April 2025
Vexcel Imaging Announces Newest UltraCam: Osprey 4.2
Sentera Joins Thermal by FLIR Program, Elevates 6X Thermal Sensor Series for Precision UAS Applications
27th March 2025
Sentera Joins Thermal by FLIR Program, Elevates 6X Thermal Sensor Series for Precision UAS Applications
Drone inspection — An unsuspected contributor to a greener future?
18th November 2024
Drone inspection — An unsuspected contributor to a greener future?
LiDAR-based system allows unmanned aerial vehicle team to rapidly reconstruct environments
27th September 2024
LiDAR-based system allows unmanned aerial vehicle team to rapidly reconstruct environments
Protecting electric grid health with drone-based power line inspection
28th August 2024
Protecting electric grid health with drone-based power line inspection
Drone-based magnetometry helps in search to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery
26th August 2024
Drone-based magnetometry helps in search to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery
Hexagon announces refresh of high-resolution aerial data for 14 U.S. states
24th July 2024
Hexagon announces refresh of high-resolution aerial data for 14 U.S. states
Are Larger Format Cameras Better for Mapping?
5th July 2024
Are Larger Format Cameras Better for Mapping?
Airbus enters agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
3rd July 2024
Airbus enters agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
Bluesky aerial mapping technology reveals carbon stored in Britain’s hedgerows
6th June 2024
Bluesky aerial mapping technology reveals carbon stored in Britain’s hedgerows
New Qualcomm-Built Advanced Video Processor by Teledyne FLIR Powers AI at the Edge
23rd April 2024
New Qualcomm-Built Advanced Video Processor by Teledyne FLIR Powers AI at the Edge
Teledyne FLIR IIS Announces a New Online Platform for Selecting Optimal Machine Vision Components for Imaging Systems
8th April 2024
Teledyne FLIR IIS Announces a New Online Platform for Selecting Optimal Machine Vision Components for Imaging Systems
Bluesky Aerial Photos at Heart of New Met Police Mapping Tool
8th February 2024
Bluesky Aerial Photos at Heart of New Met Police Mapping Tool