Back in 2017, Commercial UAV News spoke with Philippe Simard, PhD., President at SimActive, to talk about the state of surveying and mapping. Since then these conversations have evolved significantly. They have become much more sophisticated with technologies becoming more intuitive, affordable, faster, and lightweight. We thought it was time to reconnect with Simard to get his take on the current trends of surveying and mapping, how SimActive has helped the drone mapping industry grow, the future of the industry, and more. 

Watch the full interview below: