Discussing the Current State of Surveying and Mapping with SimActive

Back in 2017, Commercial UAV News spoke with Philippe Simard, PhD., President at SimActive, to talk about the state of surveying and mapping. Since then these conversations have evolved significantly. They have become much more sophisticated with technologies becoming more intuitive, affordable, faster, and lightweight. We thought it was time to reconnect with Simard to get his take on the current trends of surveying and mapping, how SimActive has helped the drone mapping industry grow, the future of the industry, and more.

Watch the full interview below:

Want more stories like this? Subscribe today!

Danielle Gagne

Danielle Gagne was the Editorial Analyst for Commercial UAV News. She continues to be dedicated to providing commercial drone professionals with exclusive insights and content from experts in the field, keeping the industry informed and up to date on everything related to drones.

Danielle originally came to Commercial UAV News from an editorial background in higher education publishing where she edited books on every topic from financial risk management to nanotechnology and morphing wing technology. During that time, she reported and conveyed the business needs and expectations between all points of her organization and the technology team, working closely with IT development. She found these aspects of her previous career invaluable to understanding and conveying the convergence of technology, business, public perception, and regulation in the drone industry as editorial analyst.