- In February 2024, Nearmap, a leading provider of aerial imagery and location intelligence, announced the expansion of its AI-powered aerial imagery services to cover additional metropolitan areas across the United States and Australia. This move aims to provide high-resolution data for sectors including insurance, roofing, and urban planning, reinforcing Nearmap’s position as a major player in the global aerial imaging space.
- In January 2024, EagleView Technologies, a key aerial imagery provider, introduced its next-generation EagleView Cloud platform, combining ultra-high-resolution aerial imagery with real-time geospatial analytics. The solution enables advanced decision-making in sectors such as construction, public safety, and disaster management.
- In October 2023, Bluesky International, a U.K.-based aerial survey company, secured a contract to supply aerial LiDAR data to support the UK Environment Agency’s flood risk modeling and planning. This project reflects the growing role of aerial imaging in climate resilience and environmental monitoring applications.
- In September 2023, Maxar Technologies announced a multi-year agreement with Esri, a leader in GIS software, to integrate Maxar’s Vivid and Metro satellite imagery into Esri’s ArcGIS Living Atlas. This development enhances user access to high-resolution base maps, strengthening geospatial analysis capabilities across industries.
- In July 2023, Woolpert, a global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, acquired AAM Group, a key aerial surveying and geospatial firm based in Australia. The acquisition boosts Woolpert’s global aerial imaging capabilities, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, for infrastructure, environmental, and urban planning projects.
