In one hour, we’ll show you exactly what changed in 2025 that will impact your revenue, liability, and competitiveness in 2026, and what top firms are already doing about it.
On November 4th, 2025, DJI announced the latest upgrade in their aerial lidar sensors, the Zenmuse L3. But will it be a good sensor for surveyors? And should US surveyors even consider investing in a DJI product given all of the regulatory uncertainties in the world right now? Let’s dive into the details to find out.
Here is the uncomfortable truth: no true peer competitor exists today. Dollar for dollar, DJI remains the best overall platform for most commercial applications. There is no close second. This post explains why, how to think about the current regulatory environment, and what that means for surveyors, civil engineers, or really anyone who cares about safety, turnaround time, and profit.
Aerotas Linework has been evolving quickly. Many of you have seen the incremental and iterative improvements, while others have requested a more detailed specification document. We built a comprehensive product guide that outlines what features are identified by default, how features are marked, and a list of our CAD layers.
Starting today (May 23, 2019) more than 100 additional control towers and airports will be added to LAANC.
The LAANC capability is increasing access for drone pilots into controlled airspace by expanding to 100+ federal contract towers, which means operators can access LAANC at nearly 600 airports! Check the list of airports covered by LAANC at https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=93789
DJI has a database that fences off areas where you may need authorization to fly and prevents their products from flying there altogether. This may seem like a nuisance, but it can actually protect you from flying into controlled airspace unknowingly at low altitudes, and in most cases, it’s fairly easy to unlock.
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