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Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/lidar-for-construction) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/MA-power%20lines%20smarter%20asset%20inspection%20critical%20infrastructure.jpg) Critical infrastructure asset inspections The Legacy of 'Black Saturday' In February 2009 Victoria experienced a series of bushfires that are... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/critical-infrastructure-asset-inspections) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/MA-pipeline%20through%20remote%20australia.jpg) Linear asset performance optimisation Leveraging modern technologies Asset management is a programmatic means of overseeing reporting,... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/linear-asset-performance-optimisation) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/MA-commercial%20and%20industrial%20property%20management%20interviews%20and%20best%20practice.jpg) Tactics of high performing asset managers A nationwide benchmarking study from a North American industrial and commercial real estate... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/commercial-and-industrial-asset-portfolios-high-performing-tactics) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/MA-drones%20in%20asset%20management.jpg) How drones are poised to reshape asset inspection forever Most companies will tell you that surveying and inspecting infrastructure assets is a notoriously... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/how-drones-are-poised-to-reshape-asset-inspection-forever) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/MA-Beard%20seconds%20and%20other%20units%20of%20measurement.jpg) Beard-seconds, Chains, Pirate-Ninjas, and other Units of Measure Most surveyors, engineers and other technical colleagues will have enjoyed at least a semester on... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/sur/beard-seconds-chains-pirate-ninjas-and-other-units-of-measure) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/MA%20-%20Down%20on%20the%20farm.jpg) Drones make an impact down on the farm Who would have thought that drones are set to become a farmer's best friend? According to an... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/drones-make-an-impact-down-on-the-farm) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/OPENPITATNIGHT.png) Drone services expand in Australian mining Traditional practices in mine monitoring and surveying are being revolutionised by the latest... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/c-mines/drone-services-expand-in-australian-mining) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/MA-drone-operations-3000-genblog.jpg) New CASA Drone Regulations Incoming! Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) had introduced new regulations for the commercial use of... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/new-casa-drone-regulations-incoming) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/Commercial%20Facilities%20at%20Port%20of%20Brisbane%20QLD%203000.jpg) Roof inspections for commercial buildings Whether owned by government, businesses or real estate investment trusts (REITs), commercial... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/roof-inspections-for-commercial-buildings) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/shutterstock_170955158.jpg) Surveyor Safety While Constructing Roads Surveyors are undoubtedly integral to any construction project, and road construction is no... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/sur/the-challenge-of-surveyor-safety-while-constructing-roads) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/Mining-technology-MA-duotone.png) Feeding the digital twins: mine sites Digital twins are a huge opportunity within the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Digital twins have the... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/c-mines/feeding-the-digital-twins-mine-site-optimisation) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20Mining%20campaign/Measure-Australia-Mining-hard-hats-2000.png) Focus on Mining Drones are having their moment in mining data collection It will not shock readers that Measure... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/c-mines/focus-on-mining) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA%20blogs/technology-connections-1920.gif) Sensors and sensitivity: drone sensor payloads used at mine sites Sensor payloads used frequently - and some used far less frequently - in mining applications... 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Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/feeding-the-digital-twins-with-data-captured-from-many-sources) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/MA-drone-operations-3000-genblog.jpg) Precision vs Accuracy in LiDAR Laser Surveying A topic of frequent discussion in the survey industry is the relationship between precision and... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/sur/precision-accuracy-lidar-laser-surveying) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/Imported_Blog_Media/3787MA_0106-uploaded-scaled.jpg) A Birds-Eye View at the Construction Site Drones Provide Data to Keep Construction Projects on Track When it’s critical to verify... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/drones-at-the-construction-site-provide-a-precision-birds-eye-view) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/Imported_Blog_Media/aerial-mapping-1.jpg) Using Drones for Security Patrols in Secure Sites Traditional security for sensitive sites involves a combination of trained guards and electronic... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/using-drones-for-security-patrols-in-secure-sites) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/Imported_Blog_Media/8909MA-GolfCourse-3D-building-scaled-2.jpg) Creating Buildings from Aerial LiDAR Surveyors, Investors, contractors, architects, and real estate agents often turn to LiDAR to... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/sur/creating-buildings-from-aerial-lidar) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/Imported_Blog_Media/RE-Main-Image-Option-5-Nov-12-2020-03-09-50-69-AM.jpg) Online Asset Management for Remote Infrastructure Sharpen Your Asset Portfolio with High-Quality Information From dangerous heights and hazardous... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/monitor-your-remote-infrastructure-using-online-asset-management) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/Imported_Blog_Media/hills-3874056_1280-2.jpg) The Effects of Environmental Conditions on Drone-based LiDAR Applications for drone technology have been increasing substantially in recent years. One of these... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/the-effects-of-environmental-conditions-on-drone-based-lidar) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/Imported_Blog_Media/13-scaled-1.jpg) The Cost-Saving Capabilities of Drones In the era of social distancing, countless industries have been turned upside down. Companies... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/fm/the-cost-saving-capabilities-of-drones) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/Imported_Blog_Media/8909MA-Golfcourse-PointCloud-Nov-12-2020-02-59-27-93-AM.jpg) LiDAR vs Photogrammetry Introduction Drones and UAVs are incredibly useful in many areas that require mapping and... Read more ](https://www.measureaustralia.com.au/news/sur/lidar-vs-photogrammetry) [![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7556667/RieglMiniVUX.jpg) Measure Australia Launches NEW Riegl Mapping System Measure Australia is pleased to share that we have added another LiDAR laser survey system to our... 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