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How cameras are changing surveying: a field story with the Reach RS4 Pro

How cameras are changing surveying: a field story with the Reach RS4 Pro

Survey data shouldn’t live only on a screen. With AR stakeout and visual data capture on the Reach RS4 Pro, you see design points in the real world and measure hard-to-reach targets.

Transforming utilities and infrastructure surveying with Reach RX and Azmyth on Foot

Transforming utilities and infrastructure surveying with Reach RX and Azmyth on Foot

Vulcan Line Tools is transforming how utility data is captured in the field. Using the Azmyth on Foot iOS app paired with Emlid’s Reach RX GNSS receiver, their team reduced survey time per pole from 20 minutes to just 30 seconds.

Modernizing land use planning with GNSS tools and GIS mobile apps

Modernizing land use planning with GNSS tools and GIS mobile apps

How do you manage 670 garden plots when your base maps are outdated? GIS consultant Semir Kahrimanovic modernized workflows using Reach RS2 and ArcGIS Field Maps.

Environmental assessment with Emlid and ArcGIS apps: minimize errors and workload

Environmental assessment with Emlid and ArcGIS apps: minimize errors and workload

Environmental consultant Ryan Gay uses Emlid Reach RX and ArcGIS apps to streamline preconstruction assessments for oil and gas projects—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and time savings in every survey.

What it takes to launch a surveying business

What it takes to launch a surveying business

What does it really take to launch your own surveying company? Beyond tools and technical skills, success hinges on strategy, confidence, and continuous learning. We spoke with Stefan Niculescu, a land surveyor in Scotland, and Jon Moraglia, a drone service provider from New Jersey, who both made the leap to independence.

How GNSS technology enhances GIS projects with highly accurate data and faster workflows

How GNSS technology enhances GIS projects with highly accurate data and faster workflows

Accurate GNSS positioning empowers GIS professionals to collect data with precision, driving smarter decisions in urban planning, agriculture, and more. This article explores key applications of centimeter-level GPS and how it enhances GIS workflows across industries.

The ultimate guide to setting up a GNSS base for centimeter accuracy

The ultimate guide to setting up a GNSS base for centimeter accuracy

A correctly set-up base station is essential for accurate GNSS surveys in RTK. Since your rover’s coordinates are only as accurate as the base’s placement, any shift in the base will directly affect the rover’s measurements. Learn the key steps for setting up a base.

Mapping Corsica’s highest peaks with Emlid GNSS receivers

Mapping Corsica’s highest peaks with Emlid GNSS receivers

The Sostremetries team set out to fix Corsica’s outdated mountain lists using high-precision GNSS technology. By combining Emlid Reach RS2+ and RS3 receivers with LiDAR and digital terrain models, they redefined what counts as a summit.

What is NMEA and how to feed data from Reach to third-party device?

What is NMEA and how to feed data from Reach to third-party device?

You’ve probably heard of the NMEA data format. We’ve explained what it means and how Reach receivers transmit data in NMEA format to GIS apps and various devices.

Integrating Reach receivers with autonomous data collection devices

Integrating Reach receivers with autonomous data collection devices

Mobile or robotic mapping and surveying solutions are evolving to enable rapid data collection over large areas. Read how Reach integrates seamlessly with different types of machinery, how it enables mobile mapping and robotic surveying, and how it can elevate your operations.