UAV Mapping: Maximizing Accuracy with Ground Control Points

In the world of geospatial mapping, precision is everything. Enter Ground Control Points (GCPs)—the unsung heroes that ensure our digital maps and images align perfectly with the real world.  Ground control points are easily identifiable locations on the Earth’s surface where geographic coordinates have been observed and verified. GCPs are vital for tasks like georeferencing […]

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Game Throughout the World with GIS

Photo by Element5 Digital from Pexels I am a huge lover of video games, and especially their maps and environments. Growing up on a wide variety of games and exploring all their nooks and crannies looking for the next bit of treasure was always fun. Over the years, I have seen the in-game maps improve, worlds become larger […]

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Why I Use Vim (And Why You Should Too)

In a world dominated by feature-rich integrated development environments (IDEs), Vim stands as a contrasting alternative, offering a powerful and lightweight text editing experience. While IDEs provide convenience and abstraction, they may hinder a developer’s growth by obscuring the inner workings of the programs they build. This opinion article delves into the reasons why I […]

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Happy Star Wars Day 2021!

Three Times When Thinking Spatially Saved the Day in the Star Wars Universe May 4th of every year is considered “Star Wars Day” (May the fourth be with you!), and this provides a great opportunity to seek wisdom from this iconic universe. How have GIS, Mapping, and spatial thinking affected significant moments across the various […]

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