Using the correct equipment is critical to the success of any project. UAV projects are no different, knowing how to select the best tool for each specific application is fundamental to efficient data collection. We use both multi-rotor and fixed wing UAV equipment, depending on project goals and constraints. Below are some considerations for selecting […]
Tag: data collection
It’s about the data
Working in the UAV world isn’t always about the drone. In fact, the drone is only one piece of a single stage of an accurate high resolution mapping workflow. This blog will outline various stages of the GEO Jobe UAV process. It will then highlight one example of the final stages by focusing on extracting […]
2020 Vision
What will the World Be like by 2040 for GIS Professionals? In 2020 we have seen how GIS has become absolutely ingrained in how the modern world works and operates. In another 20 years, what will GIS technology or the world for GIS professionals be like for them? We asked members of our team at […]
The Living Atlas – GIS for the Planet. Authoritative, open, transparent.
The living Atlas of the World is a constantly growing collection of ready-to-use maps, apps, and data, all curated by Esri and available for use by the community. The Living Atlas of the World is made available by Esri, with content provided by Esri and thousands of partners, organizations, and users from around the World. […]
Drones: That Sounds Fun!
“You get to play with drones all day?! That sounds fun! I want your job!” If you are in any subset of the drone industry, you have more than likely heard this at trade shows, conferences, Thanksgiving dinner, or while checking out at Trader Joe’s. (Occasionally the friendly chit-chat actually goes beyond “Oh, good choice! […]
Mobile Data Collection in ArcGIS, But Which Tool is Right?
If you’ve ever taken on a field data collection project you may have had some questions and concerns about which tools to use. Esri has a number of apps you can use to collect data in the field and they all offer a form to fill in and all connect to ArcGIS. This is where […]
GEO Tool Tips – Pair up Survey 123 with Spike from ikeGPS (Video)
Here at GEO Jobe, we love tools, after all, our Admin Tools for ArcGIS Online tools are a TOP product in the ArcGIS Marketplace used by thousands of GIS professionals and ArcGIS Admins all over the World. We are also big fans (and users) of mobile data collection tools and our UAV Services team spends […]
West Wilson Utility District Turns to GEO Jobe for UAV Data Capture & Orthophoto Updates
In order to remain relevant and a leading service and solution provider in the GIS industry for almost 20 years we constantly have a need to adopt new technologies, push the limits, and add complementary tech and services to our offerings. GEO Jobe has been integrating UAV / UAS data capture into a number of […]
GEO Jobe UAV Services – Producing 3D Campus Models and Digital Orthophoto Updates
GEO Jobe is pleased to share that we offer high resolution low altitude orthophotography services (see geo-jobe.com/uav) and, optionally, hosting options via the GeoPowered Cloud. As part of our services, we are providing orthophoto planimetric mapping products including small area rectified mosaics, digital surface models (DSM), digital terrain models (DTM), and 3D models as well […]
Accuracy vs. Precision: The Target Analogy for GPS and GNSS Users
Accuracy vs. Precision: The Target Analogy by Mark Young provides a quick reference that explains the differences. Accuracy is the degree of truth while in some contexts precision may mean the degree of replication or the objects “reproducibility.” The analogy below is used to explain the difference between accuracy and precision by comparing three targets that were […]