Surveyors Are Switching to iPhones

Accuracy Is Not Optional: What Most People Get Wrong About Reality Capture

In this episode, we talk with Paul Burrows from Hexagon, a leading expert in reality capture and measurement technology, about what really matters in the 3D industry today.We dive deep into:Why accuracy and measurement are more important than everThe biggest mistakes non-surveyors make when using reality capture technologyHow personal branding impacts trust, credibility, and long-term career growthWhy technology alone will not save you if you don’t understand the fundamentalsHow professionals can stand out in a crowded 3D and reality capture marketThis conversation is highly relevant for professionals working with:laser scanning, photogrammetry, reality capture, surveying, digital twins, construction, AEC, and geospatial technologies.Whether you are a surveyor, engineer, reality capture specialist, or business owner in the 3D industry, this episode will help you think differently about accuracy, responsibility, and positioning yourself as a trusted expert.

Accuracy is a can of worms with SLAM with Stefan Hrabar from EMESENT

In this episode with Stefan Hrabar, Co-Founder of  @Emesent  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC_FVnpPSkYCKQNAwPrh7gsg] we go deep into SLAM accuracy, LiDAR trajectory estimation, RTK GPS integration, and Gaussian Splatting — without marketing hype.You’ll learn:Why accuracy is the wrong first question when evaluating SLAM systemsHow trajectory estimation defines point cloud qualityWhy RTK GPS works like thousands of ground control points (GCPs)The real role of Gaussian Splatting in modern reality capture workflowsHow fast mobile LiDAR scanning works in real city environmentsThis conversation is highly relevant for:Reality capture professionalsSurveyors & geodesistsAEC industry specialistsLiDAR & SLAM system users3D mapping, digital twins & mobile mapping teams📍 Discussed use cases include urban scanning, city mapping, indoor & outdoor SLAM, and mobile LiDAR workflows used across Europe and globally.🔍 Topics coveredSLAM LiDAR, Mobile Mapping, RTK GPS, Point Clouds, Gaussian Splatting, Trajectory Estimation, Reality Capture, 3D Mapping, Digital Twins, AEC Technology

Making $50K Surveying Equipment Obsolete - Emlid RS4 Changes Everything | Intergeo 2025

Emlid RS4 Launch at Intergeo 2025 | Igor Vereninov on Disrupting the GNSS IndustryExclusive interview with Igor Vereninov, CEO and Co-Founder of Emlid.Discover the groundbreaking RS4 GNSS receiver with dual cameras, tilt compensation, and photogrammetry capabilities that's changing the surveying and reality capture landscape.

Surveyors Are Switching to iPhones

Is mobile scanning the new standard for professional surveying? In this episode, we sit down with Andrey Kleymenov, CEO of Pix4D, to discuss the massive shift occurring in the reality capture industry. We dive deep into the skepticism surrounding mobile mapping—comparing it to the early days of drone adoption—and exploring how tools like PIX4Dcatch and iPhone LiDAR are democratizing the industry. Andrej explains why "Gaussian Splatting" is more than just a buzzword, how Pix4D remains hardware-agnostic (partnering with Emlid, Leica, Trimble), and why 95% of their mobile users choose iPhone over Android. Whether you are a seasoned surveyor or new to 3D modeling, this conversation reveals where the future of digital construction and geospatial data is heading. 🚀 Key Topics Covered: * Drones vs. Phones: Why the skepticism around mobile scanning mirrors the early drone industry. * The "Pocket" Power: How consumer devices are achieving professional-grade accuracy. * Gaussian Splatting: Moving beyond visualization to accurate 3D mesh generation. * Hardware Agnosticism: Integrating with Emlid, Leica, and Trimble workflows. * The Future of Jobs: How "democratizing" survey tools allows professionals to scale their business.

Arkadiusz Szadkowski from ESRI

* Why distribution and attention matter more than the technology itself * How LinkedIn works as a powerful B2B channel for 3D and spatial tech * Why Gaussian Splatting is easier to understand than traditional point clouds * The massive, untapped potential of GIS and reality capture * What Digital Twins really mean in practice — not just in marketing