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Protecting wildlife with ArcGIS apps and high-accuracy GNSS

Protecting wildlife with ArcGIS apps and high-accuracy GNSS

Escambia County’s conservation team swapped tape measures and phone GPS for Emlid Reach receivers—boosting accuracy, saving time, and protecting wildlife.

How to build a complete field-to-office survey workflow with Emlid

How to build a complete field-to-office survey workflow with Emlid

A GNSS receiver is just the beginning. Emlid delivers a full ecosystem that connects your tools, data, and team—from setting up a permanent base station to cloud syncing and post-processing.

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How do you manage 670 garden plots when your base maps are outdated?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.

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR accuracy in RTK drone mapping

Photogrammetry vs. LiDAR accuracy in RTK drone mapping

When accuracy matters in drone surveying, the key question is: photogrammetry or LiDAR? This article breaks down their differences, ideal use cases, and why pairing them with an RTK base station ensures reliable, high-precision results.

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.

Unlocking high-precision mapping in your GIS software with Reach

Unlocking high-precision mapping in your GIS software with Reach

Accurate GNSS data is essential for reliable GIS results. Reach receivers bring centimeter-level precision to your GIS apps like ArcGIS, enhancing field data collection and powering smarter decisions. Learn how to integrate them and see real-world use cases in action.

How Emlid Flow site survey app powered a 70-acre construction project

How Emlid Flow site survey app powered a 70-acre construction project

Discover how ADM Geomatics used the Emlid Flow site survey app to streamline every stage of a multi-building development from topographic survey and clash detection to final as-built verification, with precise tools and real-time collaboration.

How to choose an RTK base station for your drone: insights from an application engineer

How to choose an RTK base station for your drone: insights from an application engineer

If you’re working in construction, mining, or infrastructure and aiming for centimeter-level accuracy, adding a GNSS base station to your RTK or PPK drone setup is essential. Emlid application engineer Kirill Pavlyuchuk shares expert tips on how to choose the right base station to power your high-precision mapping workflows.