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FAA Authorizes First Test Flights at North Dakota UAV Test Range

As reported by AIN Online Monday, The North Dakota Department of Commerce recently received a COA (Certificate of Airworthiness) to fly the Draganflyer X4-ES UAV at the Northern Plains UAS test range, officially making it the first of six test sites to begin official research testing operations. This 2-year COA will be used to demonstrate the

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Trimble April New Releases

Trimble Business Center Software Version 3.20  Trimble® Business Center software, version 3.20, includes over 40 new enhancements that increase customer efficiency and streamline workflows.Geospatial professionals now have access to an improved processing and analysis experience. With an integrated and powerful new point cloud engine, users can visualize and edit large point clouds while simultaneously working

Trimble Delivers 3D Scanning Extension for SketchUp

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 14, 2013—Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today the release of Trimble® Scan Explorer Extension for Trimble SketchUp Pro; a powerful, easy-to-use tool enabling architects, engineers and geospatial professionals to create models from 3D scanning data. The new solution connects the high-resolution field data from Trimble scanners with intuitive and powerful professional modeling software;

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Pelican Cases Partners with AT&T

Pelican Products, Inc. Introduces New Lineup of Rugged Phone Cases   TORRANCE, CA — April 18, 2014 – Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, today announced the launch of a new line of rugged phone cases for both the Apple iPhone® 5/5s and Samsung Galaxy S®5 smart phones.

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Important Information About Pathfinder Office Post-Processing Problems

From NEI Training and Technical Support Manager Eric Bock: Earlier today we became aware of a problem downloading CORS base station data from the NGS/NOAA servers through Trimble Positions Desktop add-in.  At the beginning of post processing, you will see error messages for the failed downloads.  We are currently investigating the issue but it appears

Free Webinar: Tips & Tricks in your Survey and Geospatial Office Workflow

Tips & Tricks in your Survey and Geospatial office workflow: Utilizing Feature code library and Back ground images Would you like to add proficiency to your TBC Skills? would you like to be more efficient and hone your TBC skills? Please join NEI in our monthly webinar. Register for a session now by clicking the

Mapping Buried Fiber Cable in Columbia County, GA

Congratulations to NEI Georgia Mapping/GIS Sales Representative Jeannine Hightower for her work with Columbia County on this project! Article reprinted from Point of Beginning’s website. For the full article, click here: http://www.pobonline.com/articles/97302-mapping-buried-fiber-cable-in-columbia-county-georgia   Mapping Buried Fiber Cable in Columbia County, GA – Kevin Corbley – April 5th, 2014 The GIS Department in Columbia County, Ga., is

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Apparent Market Confidence for Offshore Energy Production

A total of 50 companies submitted a 350 bids for a combined $850 million for 1.7 million acres off the coast of Louisiana at the federal government’s Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale, held March 19th in New Orleans.This is great news for investors and employers in the energy sector, as it heralds another year

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AUV Used to Search for Missing Malaysian Airliner

Reposted from www.hydro-international.com: March 28th, 2014 – AUV Used to Search for Missing Malaysian Airliner The U.S. Navy has sent a Bluefin-21 AUV as part of its search efforts for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 according to USNI News. The sonar and cameras onboard are designed to create a highly detailed picture of the ocean

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Spectra Precision Pipe Laser Trade-In Program Extended

Receive discounts as much as 22% and up to $1100 trade credit towards a new Spectra Precision DG711 or DG511 Pipe Laser when you trade in your older generation model. In an effort to support customers who have older pipe lasers for which repair and service are no longer available, Spectra Precision has extended their

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Introducing Trimble InSphere: Upcoming Webinars

Trimble recently introduced Trimble® InSphere™, a new software platform for geospatial information management. Join us to find out more how Trimble InSphere improves workflow, maximizes efficiency and transforms the way geospatial professionals work and access critical operational information. On a single, simple, and easy-to-use web platform, InSphere provides access to multiple applications. Attend one of

NEI Donates Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aerial System to Nicholls State University

Yesterday morning, Nicholls State University made history by officially becoming Louisiana’s first owner of a Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aerial System. With Nicholls’ new President, Dr. Bruce Murphy, and Dr. Balaji Ramachandran, Associate Professor of Geomatics standing by, NEI President Barbara Poche’ signed the paperwork, effectively transferring ownership of the $70,000 equipment package to the university.

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Spectra Precision’s Latest Survey Receiver Uses Six GNSS Systems

Spectra Precision introduced today its next-generation Spectra Precision SP80 GNSS receiver. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the survey market, the new SP80 combines GNSS technology and a combination of communication capabilities with an ergonomic design, the company said. The SP80 is specifically designed for mainstream surveying and construction applications such as cadastral, topographic, control,

14 Reasons to Save $1200 – Switch from TBC Standard to TBC Complete for $500

Use the Trimble RTX Post-Processing (RTX-PP) web service to compute the absolute position of points contained in static occupation data files. Process baselines for multiple-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS data. Perform loop closure on multiple-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS data. Adjust a network for multiple-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS

THE EVER MOVING DATUM, EVER CHANGING EARTH CONUNDRUM

Being “star” based, one of the many things GPS has reinforced is the fact that the physical Earth is a dynamic structure, continually changing shape and dimension over time.  This means of course that any given measurements of the Earth must be considered not in three dimensions (XYZ) but in four (XYZ and Time).  Since

March 16th-22nd, 2014 is National Surveyor’s Week!

This year National Surveyors Week will be celebrated from the 16th to the 22nd of March. Events are being planned by the National Society of Professional Surveyors as well as by state societies, local surveying chapters and individual surveyors. Some of the celebrations under discussion include publicity events, educational events and support of the National

Now Selling Pelican Elite 7-Day Coolers Online

This morning, as you may have noticed, we added several Pelican Elite coolers to our website. If you are considering a Pelican or a Yeti cooler for your long term cold storage needs, we have prepared a list of comparisons below to help make this decision a little easier for you. As you can see,

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Press Release: New Version of HYPACK Now Available

After months of development and testing, HYPACK® 2014 is now officially released. We are very excited about this new version. This release demonstrates both our commitment to be a leader in the hydrographic and dredging industry and our continuing efforts to provide our customers with the best features and tools that gives them an ongoing

Busting Myths About the FAA and Unmanned Aircraft

  February 26–There are a lot of misconceptions and misinformation about unmanned aircraft system (UAS) regulations. Here are some common myths and the corresponding facts.   Myth #1: The FAA doesn’t control airspace below 400 feet   Fact—The FAA is responsible for the safety of U.S. airspace from the ground up. This misperception may originate

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FREE Webinar Trimble V10: Advanced Imaging Solution!

  Join nei in learning about Trimble’s latest geospatial technology.  The Trimble V10 Imaging Rover with Trimble VISION™ technology is an integrated camera system that precisely captures 360-degree digital panoramas for efficient visual documentation and measurement of the surrounding environment. As a complete system solution, the Trimble V10 enables you to capture more critical information that

The Next Disruptor: Changing the Business Landscape with Imaging Rovers

  Visualization and measurement are key components of geospatial data. Imaging rovers reduce the cost of data acquisition while providing more information than ever before.   The year 2013 witnessed the emergence of several important new technologies. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and new solutions for field imaging dominated industry headlines—and rightfully so. They represent the next

Best Practices for Real Time GNSS Network Administration Webinar

Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:00 – 4:00 pm ET Click here to view the agenda. This webinar will cover the following topics: Recap of July 31, 2013, NGS-hosted RTN webinar highlights including select Q&A. Use of GPS supplemental radio signals in Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Special Committee-104 format (RTCM), including discussion of degradation due

Height Modernization Eastern States Regional Webinar

Height Modernization Eastern States Regional Webinar Tuesday, March 4, 2014 1:00 – 5:00 pm ET Click here to view the agenda. This webinar will cover the following topics: Basic information about the National Geodetic Survey’s National Height Modernization Program, and supporting services such as the Online Positioning User Service (OPUS), and future plans for a new

Looking for a career with nei? Survey Sales Representative – Florida Panhandle

  NEI, a Leading Distributor of Trimble GPS and Robotic Surveying & Construction Equipment seeks a sales representative in our Florida Panhandle Territory. Must have survey experience, sales experience, and experience working from home. Must be a self starter, independent and willing to travel. Experience with construction and Spectra Precision a plus. Salary based on experience,

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Welcome Aboard, Alaa Shams!

We are excited to introduce the newest member of the Navigation Electronics, Inc. team, Alaa Shams! Alaa received a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1998 from Damascus University – Syria, a Master’s degree in Computer Science in 2004 from Southern University – Baton Rouge, LA; currently pursuing another masters in Civil Engineering at Louisiana

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Trimble RealWorks – TRW 8.0.3 – What’s New?

Improved Support for Trimble TX8 Extended Range Scans –   Extended Range mode information has been added to the TZF Scan properties Improved Plane Based Registration Performance –  Improved support of Extended Range data in plane based registration – Faster algorithm performance for both standard and Extended Range when performing a plane based target-less registration.

Spectra Precision® LL100N – A New, Updated Version of the LL100

Consumers reached out to Spectra, and Spectra listened. The new LL100N has many improvements over its predecessor, the popular Spectra LL100. The fully automatic, self-leveling Spectra Precision® Laser sets a new standard in rugged reliability, handling a wide variety of general construction applications. General Overview of Improvements:  • Better Hardware. Replaced plastic threaded tripod insert

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Cyber Monday Free Shipping Special!

NEI Cyber Monday special promotion  — between now and 12/6/2013, use Coupon Code FREESHIPPING to receive free ground shipping on all domestic orders. To apply free ground shipping to your purchase, enter the coupon code in your shopping cart after selecting your products and be sure and select “Free Ground Shipping” from the shipping drop down menu.

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The New Trimble Geo 7 Series With Trimble Flightwave Technology

THE NEW TRIMBLE GEO 7 SERIES With Trimble Flightwave technology     With the Trimble® Geo 7 series  eliminate physical barriers  to field success.  Be it obstructed satellites or inaccessible locations,  geospatial professionals have what they need to succeed no matter what. Geo 7X handhelds offer two powerful technology innovations  so you stay productive when the

NEI Featured in The American Surveyor

As the digital age carries us forward, methods of surveying are constantly changing. Because of this, it can be especially challenging for schools to keep their students at the forefront of the profession. Colleges and universities that offer geomatics and surveying programs are faced with the task of balancing classic theories with new technologies. But

Trimble Announces NEW Products at INTERGEO 2013

Trimble announced new solutions and products during INTERGEO 2013! Trimble V10 Imaging Rover: An integrated camera system that precisely captures 360 degree digital panoramic images for visual documentation and measurement. The Trimble V10 Imaging Rover enables professionals in a broad range of industries—including survey, GIS, engineering, and oil & gas—to quickly capture rich, complete data of

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LiDAR News Today: Innovation in 3D, Facial Scanning & More

Welcome. The latest edition of LiDAR Magazine is now available! Thanks to your support, we have expanded to 80+ pages. The range of articles this month is impressive—from our visit to Riegl LMS in Austria to documenting the Costa Concordia; from face scanning to 3D printing and a whole lot more. The print magazine is

SPARView

Hello SPARView readers! Augmented reality (AR) applications have really popped up across the business landscape in recent months. From Audi’s AR car manual to Ikea’s product catalog, the use of AR to boost a user’s experience is largely based in advertising but it makes you wonder what other applications are ripe for the technology. How

SPARView

Hello SPARView readers! So, there’s a new patent just approved for an aerial imaging technology that enables real-time sensor fusion. The invention is a new design for remote sensor arrays, and it appears set to usher in a new generation of mobile, miniaturized, multi-purpose 3D geoimaging sensor applications for oil & gas, mapping, and healthcare,

SPARView Newsletter

Hello   SPARView readers! Just a few   hours ago, Autodesk debuted Project Memento, a new software that creates   hi-res, watertight meshes with massive datasets for 3D printing and other   applications for the AEC market’s building information modeling (BIM) sector. Need more proof of Autodesk’s plans for 3D printing? Check this out: the

FREE Webinar: Trimble’s NEW Work Management Solution

  Join Trimble for a first look at the new Work Management solution: Trimble Work Management Sneak Preview  Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 1 pm EDT Join us for a sneak preview of Trimble’s new enhanced Work Management solution which complements your current Fleet Management solution and allows you to: Measure, manage, monitor and improve all

NEI To Exhibit at ESRI UC!

NEI’s Mapping and GIS staff will be exhibiting at the 2013 ESRI User Conference in San Diego, CA the week of July 8th.  Come find us at booth #510 and meet our knowledgeable staff.  We will also host a Q&A session to answer your product and technical questions on Wednesday July 10th @ 9:15am.

WEBINAR: Smartphones as Field Devices – Trimble’s New Terraflex Software

Whether you’re collecting information on public assets, performing environmental inspections, maintaining infrastructure, or engaging in other field data collection activities, Trimble has news you need to hear. This webinar describes how to support a mixed-fleet of field devices like Trimble Junos, as well as iPhones and Androids, to act as data collection devices. Just the Facts

Realize a New Standard for Surveying & Mapping – Live Webcast!

Don’t just visualize a new future for surveying and mapping. Realize it.                                                                                                                                                                                       Join Trimble online on Wednesday, June 19th for an announcement on the new standard we are setting                          for the surveying and mapping market that will go above and beyond the rest. Visualize…Robust. Intuitive. Safe                                                                                                                                          Can’t wait until June 19th?  Watch the videos for

Introduction to ModelBuilder Course

Introduction to ModelBuilder (July 11-12 and August 12 & 13), Norcross, GA   NEI is excited to offer this Introduction to ModelBuilder course. Geoprocessing is an essential aspect of GIS that provides the ability to analyze and process geographic data. Geoprocessing tools can be accessed in ArcGIS via ArcToolbox, ModelBuilder, or Python scripts. ArcGIS ModelBuilder

Carlson News

SurvCE 3.0 now available featuring hundreds of new features and improvements in addition to retaining its main and universal advantages, which include a simple interface, quick learning curve, and now even stronger graphics,   Carlson SurvCE 3.0 has been recently released.While SurvCE customers are encouraged to upgrade through their local dealers, Carlson has also put access to

Yuma 2 Windows 7 Professional Operating System Update

Trimble has announced a new recommended Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional Operating System update for the Yuma 2 rugged tablet computer.  Here is information to access the free update files and detailed instructions from Trimble’s Yuma 2 online Support pages: http://www.trimble.com/Outdoor-Rugged-Computers/yuma2.aspx?dtID=support. This OS update will improve the management of Windows 7 and updates several drivers. However,

“All Things GPS” Seminar – Norcross, GA

Join NEI as we discuss exciting new products, including the Trimble Positions Software Suite release and how it affects ArcGIS 10.1 users currently using Arcpad/GPScorrect/GPS Analyst.  We will be hosting a Geocache (scavenger hunt) followed by lunch provided by NEI. Our special guests will be Conrad Sinclair of Trimble Environmental Solutions Group, and Gretchen Hartley

Carlson Software Data Flow Seminar

Join NEI and Carlson Software for a seminar near you! From the field to the office, to design,  and back to the field.  This seminar is for you!  NEI   and Carlson Sofware has joined forces to offer this Data Flow seminar to you.  Suvey equipment and data collection, office survey (getting data in from the field),

Critical Information Regarding Microsoft Update and ArcGIS

      Critical Information   Regarding Microsoft Update and ArcGIS A recent Microsoft update (deployed as KB 2732673, KB 2775511, or KB 2824408) may   result in data corruption when using ArcGIS on a Windows 7 system and writing   data to remote data storage on a Windows Vista, 7, 2008/2008 R2, or 2012

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Arkansas Mapping/GIS FREE Seminar

Navigation Electronics, Inc. “Your Complete Solutions Provider” would like to invite you to a free seminar to be held at Embassy Suites Hotel Little Rock 11301 Financial Center Parkway Little Rock, AR 72211-3735 501-312-9000 May 15th, 2013 Transform the way your World Works Navigation Electronics, Inc. and Trimble Navigation introduce the latest in mobile software development; Trimble

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RD 8000 Pipe and Cable Locator: Now Available to Rent

The multifunctional RD8000 is Radiodetection’s most advanced pipe and cable locator, offering a wide choice of locate functions and advanced connectivity options. RD8000 delivers a highly controllable and reliable locate solution to service any industry, anywhere in the world.   NEI Rental Rates $900 MONTHLY $300 WEEKLY $75 DAILY

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Trimble’s NEW Yuma 2 Rugged Tablet: Free Informative Webinar

  Join us for a Webinar on April 18 It’s arrived! The original rugged tablet computer has been completely refreshed and redisigned with cutting edge functionality at an outstanding price.  Announcing the new Yuma 2 tablet computer, the tablet designed for today’s enterprise field workers. Join us as NEI and Trimble host a free informative

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Georgia GPS/GIS Team Trivia Night

Just how smart are you? Get your team together and come join our 1st NEI GPS/GIS Trivia night.  Fun starts at 6:30 on April 24th! Date: April 24, 2013; Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Place: NEI Office 4275 Shackleford Rd., Suite 175 Norcross, GA 30093; (please park in back and enter at lower level)  

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Trimble MGIS April Newsletter

       In This Issue Trimble GPS Pathfinder ProXRT Receiver Back in Stock Updated Trimble Positions Software Suite What is Trimble Doing for Local Government? Geospatial Solutions in Action Trimble in the News: Signed Up For Success Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office Software: Exporting File Geodatabases for Esri ArcGIS version 10.1 Conferences & Exhibitions Contact

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NEI April Roundtable Event: FREE Lunch & Learn

LiDAR: Applications for Forested Environments   Please join the staff of NEI for our April roundtable event featuring LIDAR:Applications for Forested Environments. These roundtable sessions will be held every third Tuesday of each month in which we will open our doors for you to join us in discussion on topics of interest to you.  A different topic will be discussed

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Schonstedt’s Trade-in Program

This program makes it possible for anyone who’s “tried the rest” to “own the best.” These magnetic locators have been time-tested around the world. And now you can trade in ANY magnetic locator (a Schonstedt or a competitor’s) and pocket significant savings while upgrading to the best pin finder on the planet. Contact NEI for

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Trimble Positions for ArcGIS Mobile and ArcPad 10 Webinar

Join us for a Webinar on April 3   NEI Presents: Trimble Positions for ArcGIS Mobile and ArcPad 10 Webinar will be hosted by Eric Bock with NEI and Dan Colbert with Trimble, and will cover: -Hardware and Software Compatability -Conversion/Update Options -Trimble Positions for ArcPad Demo -Trimble Positions for ArcGIS Mobile Demo   Title:

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NEI at US HYDRO in New Orleans

Join NEI in Booth #49 at US Hydro in New Orleans and see the latest solutions available from NEI!  William Poche and Brett Deshotels will be in attendance.  Stop by and see the best products in the industry from NEI, a Louisiana Company.  NEI Hydro2013 NOLA

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NEI March Roundtable Event

Navigation Electronics, Inc. “Your Complete Positioning Solution Provider” presents: Our March Roundtable Event on Locating, Mapping, & Surveying Underground Utilities Event to be held at our office: Navigation Electronics, Inc. 200 Toldeo Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 337-237-1413 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Refreshments Served Please join the staff of NEI for our March roundtable

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Chitimacha Louisiana Open

NEI is a proud sponsor of the LOUISIANA Chitimacha Open, Sponsoring Hole #1 of this exciting event with the new NEI logo! http://www.laopen.com/sponsors.html  

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Software Update: Trimble Access 2013.00

  Trimble Access 2013.00 Key Features Trimble Slate support Support for the new models of GNSS receiver; R8-4, R6-4, R4-3 Improved ‘finger friendly’ menu system – including shortening of some menu names Settings such as last used options and methods and prism configurations are now retained after an upgrade from version 2012.20 Surface area and

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Trimble Introduces WaterWell Monitoring Solution for Complete and Accurate Water Level Data

Trimble introduces its WaterWell Monitor solution for the collection of groundwater level data to support environmental managers and consultants, landfill owners/operators and site operators. The solution provides increased efficiency in data collection and management for monitoring water wells at landfills and remediation sites. Fast data entry, onsite verification and GPS navigation streamline the monitoring process

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NEI Rebranded

It has been almost 30 years since Charlie Poche started at NEI in 1984, and in that time we have dedicated ourselves to provide only the best products & solutions and unparalleled customer service. It is the core of our business and always will be. Now, as dependable as our ’84 Crown Victoria has been

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NEI Open House!

Navigation Electronics, Inc. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CDT) Lafayette, LA

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Trimble R7 GNSS

Trimble V4.70 WINFLASH/Firmware and release notes are now available for Trimble R10, Trimble R7 and Trimble R5 Receivers. View Link Here.  

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