Having worked on some of New Zealand’s largest and most complex residential, commercial and public sector projects, Maven have a focus on delivering excellence for their clients. One of the ways they achieve this is by utilising the latest technology in order to work as productively and efficiently as possible. They have a well-established network of… Continue reading Maven: Saving Time with Leica Captivate SmartPole
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Leica Captivate v7.0 Firmware Update
Leica’s software engineers have been working hard on the continued evolution of the Captivate product range, and we are pleased to bring you the following condensed overview for Leica Captivate controllers, GNSS and Total Stations. Leica Captivate v7.0 is a huge release and contains a lot of valuable new functionality, even if you are not… Continue reading Leica Captivate v7.0 Firmware Update
Leica BLK2GO: The Power of GrandSLAM
The innovative Leica BLK2GO mobile laser scanner harnesses the power of GrandSLAM (simultaneous localisation and mapping) technology combined with LiDAR SLAM, Visual SLAM, and an IMU! In this article we take a look at this unique fusion of mobile positioning technologies that enables the BLK2GO to deliver best-in-class handheld mobile mapping performance and provide confidence… Continue reading Leica BLK2GO: The Power of GrandSLAM
Minimise Errors With The New Leica AP20 AutoPole
The introduction of Robotic Total Stations enabled Survey professionals to measure and stake with increased automation, however there are still challenges and common errors that occur: • The reflector pole must be held vertically while measuring and staking points. • Points can be measured and stored with the wrong target height. • The instrument can… Continue reading Minimise Errors With The New Leica AP20 AutoPole
The Next Evolution: Introducing the New Leica AP20 AutoPole!
The new AP20 AutoPole is the latest innovation from Leica Geosystems and the world’s first tilt pole for Total Stations! Leica Robotic Total Stations and MultiStations are a crucial part of everyday survey workflows, relied on by Surveyors around the world for accurate and efficient measuring and layout tasks. The new AP20 AutoPole is the… Continue reading The Next Evolution: Introducing the New Leica AP20 AutoPole!
Leica BLK2GO gives new view of buildings at University of Otago
The University of Otago have recently acquired the Leica BKL2GO handheld scanner. This scanner – believed to be one of Dunedin’s first – can record the exact size of each building and the spaces inside it, along with the location of assets that need maintaining or testing regularly, including heat pumps, lifts, pest traps, fire… Continue reading Leica BLK2GO gives new view of buildings at University of Otago
DJI Drone GNSS Post Processing now available in Leica infinity
Many DJI drones in operation in NZ offer GNSS RTK capabilities and regularly connect to a local reference station or network RTK service such as SmartFix in real-time. However, there are circumstances in which a connection to a reference station network cannot be established or relied upon. These circumstances could include: Poor or non-existent cellular… Continue reading DJI Drone GNSS Post Processing now available in Leica infinity
Accelerate data transfer from field to office with Leica Exchange
Leica Exchange optimises your precious time and expenses by providing a fast and secure method to transfer data from Leica Captivate straight from the field to your office. Eliminate the need for long travel times and fumbling around with USBs! This service enables you to send data directly in various ways: ✓ Between users in your… Continue reading Accelerate data transfer from field to office with Leica Exchange
How To Use Stylesheets with Leica Captivate & Leica Infinity File Export Formats
Global Survey customers can benefit from our development of several New Zealand based stylesheets to work with Leica Captivate and Leica Infinity file export formats. Leica Captivate software supports the export of data in multiple formats for various requirements. Below are the supported formats for export and the differences between them. ASCII with format file… Continue reading How To Use Stylesheets with Leica Captivate & Leica Infinity File Export Formats
Taggart: Embracing Leica Semi-Auto Machine Control
Contractor profile: Taggart On the outskirts of Christchurch, the earthworks for the Ravenswood subdivision stage 3 are underway. Taggart are the main contractor, tasked with transforming this section of the project into a subdivision for 200 family homes. WATCH: Onsite with Taggart and their Semi-Auto Excavator We arrive onsite on a stunning Christchurch winter day,… Continue reading Taggart: Embracing Leica Semi-Auto Machine Control