Aerial 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.
2017 is set to be a vital year for the drone industry.
20th December 2016
2017 is set to be a vital year for the drone industry.
Bluesky Geospatial Aerial Photos Update Irish Tourist Maps
1st December 2016
Bluesky Geospatial Aerial Photos Update Irish Tourist Maps
EarthSense Scientists Model Impact of Green Infrastructure on City Traffic Pollution
30th November 2016
EarthSense Scientists Model Impact of Green Infrastructure on City Traffic Pollution
Aerial scanning to improve electricity network resilience
30th November 2016
Aerial scanning to improve electricity network resilience
Globalstar’s SPOT Gen3 chosen to Safeguard Workers in EMEA and Asia
30th November 2016
Globalstar’s SPOT Gen3 chosen to Safeguard Workers in EMEA and Asia
Uncommon Information and Technology Leaders Form Partnership
29th November 2016
Uncommon Information and Technology Leaders Form Partnership
NM Group purchase new Leica ALS80 LiDAR system
21st November 2016
NM Group purchase new Leica ALS80 LiDAR system
Flemish start-up Unifly acquires 5 MEUR financing
21st November 2016
Flemish start-up Unifly acquires 5 MEUR financing
AirSelfie Launches Best Pocket-Sized Flying Camera for Smartphones
18th November 2016
AirSelfie Launches Best Pocket-Sized Flying Camera for Smartphones
Successful Controls with Remote Sensing Campaign
16th November 2016
Successful Controls with Remote Sensing Campaign
Orbit GT and CycloMedia join forces with product integration.
14th November 2016
Orbit GT and CycloMedia join forces with product integration.
DJI Improves Large Drone Performance With Matrice 600 Pro
11th November 2016
DJI Improves Large Drone Performance With Matrice 600 Pro
3D Laser Maps Reveal Devon's Hidden Archaeology
11th November 2016
3D Laser Maps Reveal Devon's Hidden Archaeology
EarthSense Systems Appoints Professor Paul Monks
10th November 2016
EarthSense Systems Appoints Professor Paul Monks
The world’s smallest and fastest NIR hyperspectral camera for industry
9th November 2016
The world’s smallest and fastest NIR hyperspectral camera for industry
DJI And DroneSAR Bring Search And Rescue App To First Responders
8th November 2016
DJI And DroneSAR Bring Search And Rescue App To First Responders
EarthSense Systems Sponsors National Air Quality Award
3rd November 2016
EarthSense Systems Sponsors National Air Quality Award
Bentley Systems and Microsoft Join Forces
3rd November 2016
Bentley Systems and Microsoft Join Forces
Arup hosted British Information Modelling Event hailed a success
2nd November 2016
Arup hosted British Information Modelling Event hailed a success
Yotta Drives Momentum for Horizons across UK Highways Authorities
31st October 2016
Yotta Drives Momentum for Horizons across UK Highways Authorities
ESNC Winner 2016: One Step Ahead of the Civilian Drone Market
26th October 2016
ESNC Winner 2016: One Step Ahead of the Civilian Drone Market
HYPACK chose the Ellipse-D inertial navigation system
24th October 2016
HYPACK chose the Ellipse-D inertial navigation system
Bluesky Aerial Mapping Tech Helps Prevent Trees Falling onto Vital Infrastructure
20th October 2016
Bluesky Aerial Mapping Tech Helps Prevent Trees Falling onto Vital Infrastructure
Arithmetica Appoints point3D as North American Reseller of SphereVision 360 Imaging Software
19th October 2016
Arithmetica Appoints point3D as North American Reseller of SphereVision 360 Imaging Software
Bluesky National Tree Map Helps Lichfield District Council Protect Trees
7th October 2016
Bluesky National Tree Map Helps Lichfield District Council Protect Trees
Arithmetica’s Pointfuse V2 to Power Point Cloud Conversion in Arena4D
6th October 2016
Arithmetica’s Pointfuse V2 to Power Point Cloud Conversion in Arena4D
senseFly to Unveil new RTK/PPK-Ready, Large Coverage Mapping Drone
5th October 2016
senseFly to Unveil new RTK/PPK-Ready, Large Coverage Mapping Drone
Webinar: Manage Vegetation Encroachment and Utility Assets
4th October 2016
Webinar: Manage Vegetation Encroachment and Utility Assets
Arithmetica’s Latest SphereVision 360 Imaging Software Takes an Interactive View
3rd October 2016
Arithmetica’s Latest SphereVision 360 Imaging Software Takes an Interactive View
Slovenian Airborne Police join best equipped police forces in Europe
1st October 2016
Slovenian Airborne Police join best equipped police forces in Europe
Giving residents 24/7 access to council services in Salford
30th September 2016
Giving residents 24/7 access to council services in Salford
Bluesky’s Aerial Thermal Surveys Helps Enfield Identify Illegal Dwellings
28th September 2016
Bluesky’s Aerial Thermal Surveys Helps Enfield Identify Illegal Dwellings
Yotta Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with LEHMANN + PARTNER
28th September 2016
Yotta Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with LEHMANN + PARTNER
UAVtechnics release FLIR drone with dual thermal/daylight view
22nd September 2016
UAVtechnics release FLIR drone with dual thermal/daylight view
Arup and KPF front panel at British Information Modelling Event
19th September 2016
Arup and KPF front panel at British Information Modelling Event
SCANFLY: the payload lidar not only for UAS!
19th September 2016
SCANFLY: the payload lidar not only for UAS!
Bluesky and University of Leicester Joint Venture to Tackle Air Pollution
19th September 2016
Bluesky and University of Leicester Joint Venture to Tackle Air Pollution
MARSAT –Satellite Services for the Maritime Industry
16th September 2016
MARSAT –Satellite Services for the Maritime Industry
MARSAT – Satellite Services for the maritime industry
14th September 2016
MARSAT – Satellite Services for the maritime industry
Topcon announces enhancements to UAS packages
13th September 2016
Topcon announces enhancements to UAS packages
VisionMap Partners with Special Operations Solutions, LLC
11th September 2016
VisionMap Partners with Special Operations Solutions, LLC
East View Announces Availability of Newest LandScan Database
9th September 2016
East View Announces Availability of Newest LandScan Database
Bluesky Publishes First Online 3D Maps of Isle of Man
7th September 2016
Bluesky Publishes First Online 3D Maps of Isle of Man
Yotta Wins Deal to Extend Horizons Contract with Amey
6th September 2016
Yotta Wins Deal to Extend Horizons Contract with Amey
Phase One Industrial Innovates Four Band Aerial Imaging
6th September 2016
Phase One Industrial Innovates Four Band Aerial Imaging