Author: Dr Karen Joyce

Following a long, hot, and relentless summer, corals in the southern hemisphere must surely be breathing a sigh of relief. Those that still can, that is. Record high sea surface temperatures for extended periods set off mass coral bleaching episodes globally, and the Great Barrier Reef was no exception. And while surveys during the height

Accurate mapping is the cornerstone of numerous fields, from urban planning and environmental management to disaster response and infrastructure development. At the heart of achieving precision in mapping lies the strategic placement of ground control points (GCPs), which serve as reference markers for aligning aerial (including drone) or satellite imagery with real-world coordinates. While traditional

Most of us are familiar with the concept of 3D. It’s the difference between old school classic cartoons like Tom and Jerry and modern animation like Toy Story. It’s how our brain processes vision from both our eyes to give us depth perception. If our vision left to right is considered as two dimensions, the

Keen to go beyond spectacular aerial photography or videography with your drone? Look no further! It’s time to develop a new skill and learn to drone map. With the right equipment and some careful planning, creating a map of your local ecosystems is super easy. It allows you to see how the environment changes over

How cool is your local school? For the fifth year running, our sister company She Maps is searching for the coolest school with their annual school mapping competition. They’re challenging students of all ages to calculate the amount of tree-shade on their school campus, opening discussions about cooling, urban heat, landscape design, and climate change.