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Texo Drone Survey and Inspection says that it is the first company in the UK to fly the Falcon 8+ UAV system from Topcon. The multicamera payload Topcon Falcon 8+ is the third-generation edition of the Falcon Drone system that was introduced in 2009 for aerial imaging, monitoring and mapping. The Topcon Falcon 8+ needs minimal pilot corrections while its GCS includes built-in automated flight functions. There is also advanced flight planning thanks to the Intel Cockpit Controller.

Technology specialist Bluebeam is broadening its portfolio with the acquisition of the privately owned firm Project Atlas. The purchase will expand Bluebeam’s capabilities as Project Atlas developed a digital mapping engine that uses geo-location instead of traditional folder structures to organise and visualise 2D plans and construction data. This location-based orientation allows design and construction professionals to create and search a digital map of their project that contains plans, people, material

Topcon Positioning Group is widening its range of rotating lasers for construction with the addition of the RL-SV1S. This unit has been developed as an economical self-levelling solution for single slope applications. The unit offers a range of plus or minus 5% for single slope applications. It has an operation range of 800m, an RC-50 remote control, and up to 120 hours of battery life with alkaline batteries or 65 hours with the rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack. The unit is said to be strong and durable f

UK-based firm GKD Technologies has developed a new range of electronic sensor technology and software for use as safety warning devices to protect people, machines and equipment in construction and earthmoving machines. The latest unit is the upgraded GKD 2RCi rated capacity load indicator, which is designed to be retrofitted onto hydraulic excavators. The indicator is said to boost safety during lifting operations. All lifting equipment and excavators have a specified safe working load, stated by the man

Topcon Positioning Group says that its new GM-100 total station is designed to provide a powerful EDM along with advanced integrated communications technology in a manual package. “It delivers the latest technological advantages in a small, sleek design,” said Ray Kerwin, director of global surveying products. “Whether operators are performing tasks such as site layout or as-built survey, the instrument delivers high-end performance with a best-in-class accuracy of up to 6000m and 1.5mm + 2 ppm with a pris