Navigating New Ground: Knowing Rules of Commercial UAS Use is Crucial
An unmanned aircraft system (UAS) was used to inspect the lighting assembly at the top of a high mast light pole approximately 120 feet in the air. Examining and evaluating the structural integrity of the signs above you, the traffic and signal poles alongside you on the highway, and the bridges you drive over and… Read More »
Tags: Drones, FAA, Structural Inspection, UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Splashpads Hose Down Cost of Fun in the Sun
The hottest trend in parks and recreation across the U.S. is ironically known for its cooling effects. It seems like every park or green space is spontaneously springing a leak. But these “leaks” are actually carefully designed and often whimsically outfitted splashpads with colorful features that purposefully hold children’s interest. And because splashpads offer safe… Read More »
Tags: Altoona, Arizona, Blue Mound State Park, Champaign, Fitchburg, Illinois, Landscape Architecture, McKee Farms Park, Milwaukee, Moody Park, River Prairie, Splashpad, Tempe, Wisconsin
WROC Maps Out Next Round of Wisconsin Data Collection
The Wisconsin Regional Orthoimagery Consortium (WROC) has been providing comprehensive geospatial data for local government and partner organizations for more than two decades – delivering critical, customized data with the greatest value for program participants. Operating in five-year cycles, this consortium program has grown exponentially. Ayres has led these grassroots collaborations for mapping consortiums in Wisconsin… Read More »
Tags: Geospatial, GIS, Land Information, LiDAR, Mapping, Wisconsin Regional Orthophotography Consortium, WROC