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What you need to know to Automate Drone Flights in New Zealand
TLDR: Yes, setting up automated drone flights in New Zealand is possible. However, you must strictly follow CAA guidelines, obtain the...
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Mar 173 min read


AI-Assisted Documentation Automation: Our Guide
Creating repetative documents sucks for everyone. Many will look to AI-Automation for document generation, but it will backfire if the...
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Feb 163 min read


Monitor, Measure and Predict Coastal Water Levels for Councils
Advanced Coastal Water Level Management using IoT, Satellite Imagery, and Machine Learning Managing coastal areas in New Zealand involves...
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Jan 203 min read


Accurate AI-Assisted Optimisation of Solar Farms
Solar farms aren’t just rows of panels soaking up the sun. Behind the scenes, there’s a lot of planning and decision-making that goes...
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Jan 123 min read


Preventing Wildfires in New Zealand with Open Source Data
New Zealand’s summers are becoming increasingly dry, and with this change comes a heightened risk of wildfires. Using open-source data...
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Dec 29, 20243 min read


Why you need to switch to "Post-Quantum Cybersecurity" now.
Post-quantum cryptography involves creating new encryption methods that can withstand attacks from powerful quantum computers,...
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Dec 17, 20242 min read


Why Diverse Data Matters in Machine Learning
When data collection doesn’t represent the real world, ML systems fail. Facial recognition technology has been criticised for performing...
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Dec 12, 20243 min read


What is "Climate Resilient Infrastructure"?
Climate resilient infrastructure involves the development and maintenance of physical structures and systems that can endure...
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Nov 28, 20243 min read


How AI Can Solve Problems in Under-Resourced Remote Areas
Remote and under-resourced areas face daily challenges that limit economic growth and opportunities. Farming struggles with unpredictable...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read


Monitoring Bridge Stability with IoT Sensors
Traditionally, structural inspections have relied on visual assessments, manual measurements, and occasional testing. However, with...
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Nov 3, 20243 min read


SAR Imaging for Search and Rescue in the New Zealand Bush
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging offers a promising solution for Search and Rescue efforts, by providing high-resolution images...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read


Things to Consider When Building a Digital Twin for Your Assets
Building a digital twin for asset management is a transformative step for any organisation looking to enhance operational efficiency and...
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Oct 22, 20243 min read


Using SAR Technology to Identify Lost Historical Sites in the Amazon Rainforest
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is a powerful technology with a primary focus on environmental monitoring, particularly in tracking...
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Oct 19, 20243 min read


IoT Sensors for Real-Time Infrastructure Management
Critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water systems can now be monitored with IoT sensors that provide real-time data on...
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Sep 24, 20242 min read


Using Remote Sensors to Monitor Landslide Risks: Protecting Communities and Infrastructure
Landslides pose a significant threat to infrastructure and communities, especially in regions prone to heavy rainfall and unstable...
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Sep 13, 20243 min read


Satellite Tracking is the Future of our Ocean Protection
Monitoring illegal fishing vessels with geospatial technology Vessels fishing illegally can be monitored with geospatial technology and...
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Aug 17, 20243 min read


Vocational Training + Community Tech Hubs is the Future of our Youth Development.
To provide our future generation with the best opportunity to succeed in the workforce, we need to combine Vocational Training with...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read


Future Geospatial Jobs our Youth can Start Training For Now
Geospatial imaging is a rapidly evolving field, offering a range of exciting and lucrative career opportunities for today’s youth. With...
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Jul 6, 20243 min read


Monitoring Coastal Erosion with Satellite Imagery: Linking Natural Assets and New Technology
Advanced Geospatial Technology is protecting Coastal Ecosystems, Economies, and Cultural Heritage. A recent report from the Ministry for...
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Jun 11, 20242 min read


Satellite Landslide Warning Systems to Monitor Events
The recent landslide in Papua New Guinea has brought to light the importance of effective landslide detection and prevention systems....
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Jun 3, 20243 min read

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