Eric Colburn, PLS

Category: Business

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016 System Requirements

    Will Your Computer Run AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016? (Click to Tweet) Wondering if your computer can run Autodesk® AutoCAD Civil 3D 2016? If so, here are the system requirements to do so. One important AutoCAD Civil 3D system requirement concerns the minimum processor architecture, as noted below by Autodesk: “The following table outlines the hardware and software requirements…

  • Geov8 2015 Virtual Expo Announced by Colburn Strategic Partners for August 15, 2015

    An Online Virtual Geoinnovation Event Showcasing New and Innovative Geospatial Technology 04/12/2015 – The Geov8 2015 Virtual Expo is an online virtual geoinnovation event showcasing new and innovative geospatial technologies. This event will be held by Colburn Strategic Partners, experts in geospatial technology integration. There will be industry leaders and specialists in geospatial tech presenting…

  • How to Use the Web to Grow Your Business and Get New Customers, Before Your Competition Does [Webinar]

    Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EDT) Early Bird Registration $395 (Save $100 before April 15) Regular Registration $495 (ticket sales start April 16) Do you feel like you’re falling behind because you don’t know or understand how to use your website, content marketing and social media to grow your business? Are…

  • The Professional Land Surveyor Podcast Episode 18: Meerkat and Event Announcements

    You can subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, grab the RSS feed or play from the website. Podcast Sponsor This episode of the Professional Land Surveyor Podcast (PLSP) is brought to you by the Analist Group – The Complete Mapping and Topographic Solution with Innovative Software Solutions for Land Surveying, Mapping and Construction. Shownotes – Episode 18: Meerkat and Event Announcements

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Points Primary Setup Webcast

    Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST) Early Bird Registration $235 (Save $50 up to March 31) Regular Registration $285 (ticket sales start April 1) Join us for this AutoCAD Civil 3D Primary Points Setup webcast. This webcast course includes the following topics:

  • Laser Scanning Drones: XactSense is First to Fly Velodyne’s New Low-Cost LIDAR “Puck”

    XactSense Inc. has developed a new platform for low-altitude aerial mapping using the newly released Velodyne LIDAR VLP-16 “Puck”. Drone LIDAR mapping for the masses is here. Providence, Rhode Island (PRWEB) March 02, 2015 XactSense, Inc. has developed a new platform for low-altitude aerial mapping using the newly released Velodyne LIDAR VLP-16 “Puck”. Drone LIDAR…

  • Commercial Drones Webinar: Proposed Rules, Tools and Business Opportunities

    Commercial Drones Webinar: Proposed Rules, Tools and Business Opportunities

    Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT) Cost: Free To Register: CLICK HERE Please join us for this complimentary commercial drones webinar. With the recent announcement by the FAA of proposed rules for commercial drones, UAS or UAV, learn about the proposed rules, the tools and business opportunities using this new and…

  • Professional Land Surveyor LinkedIn Group Tops 8000 Members

    Professional Land Surveyor LinkedIn Group Tops 8000 Members I’m proud to announce that within the past few days the Professional Land Surveyor group on LinkedIn has topped 8000 members!

  • The Professional Land Surveyor Podcast Episode 17: Commercial Drones Get Proposed FAA Rules

    Subscribe to this podcast You can subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, grab the RSS feed or play from the website. Datumate – PLS Podcast Sponsor Datumate – PLS Podcast Sponsor Podcast Sponsor This episode of the Professional Land Surveyor Podcast (PLSP) is brought to you by Datumate – Geomatics Expert Systems Field-to-Plan made easier,…

  • FAA’s Small UAS/Drone Proposed Rulemaking Major Provisions

    Expanding on yesterday’s news, DOT and FAA Propose New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, below is the Summary of Major Provisions of Proposed Part 107 outlining the details for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed commercial use of Small UAS (sUAS), UAV, or drones: Operational Limitations

  • DOT and FAA Propose New Rules for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

    Regulations will facilitate integration of small UAS into U.S. aviation system WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today proposed a framework of regulations that would allow routine use of certain small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in today’s aviation system, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate future technological innovations. The FAA proposal offers safety…

  • Commercial Drone Regulations Reportedly Poised For FAA Approval

    Based on a leaked FAA document, Forbes, the NY Times and other news outlets today are are reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is about to approve favorable rules for the commercial use of drones, UAS or UAV. However, it should be noted that while this leaked document is dated for February 2015, it’s possible that…

  • FAA Grants North Dakota UAS Test Site Broader Air Access

    February 11- The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to fly in a wide area of North Dakota, a move that will give industry more opportunities for research that could help the agency integrate UAS into the nation’s airspace.

  • Safe Drone Usage Legislation to Create Safe Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Policies By FAA

    Congressional Legislation Urges the Federal Aviation Administration to Create Safe Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policies Feb. 05, 2015 Murkowski, Young Introduce Bicameral Bills Pushing for Safe Drone Usage Senator Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Don Young announced companion legislation in both chambers of Congress aimed at urging the Federal Aviation Administration to create policies for safe usage…

  • DatuGram™3D Version 4 Review & Accuracy Comparisons Webinar Recording

    DatuGram™3D Version 4 Review & Accuracy Comparisons Webinar Recording In this recorded Datumate Live Webinar presented by Eric Colburn, PLS, you’ll earn about the latest software updates and features found in the newly released Version 4.0 of DatuGram™3D. We will also check the accuracy of points created in this new, revolutionary DatuGram™3D software as compared to conventional land surveying. Watch…

  • The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grants Eight More UAS Exemptions

    FAA Grants Eight More UAS Exemptions The Federal Aviation Administration has granted eight more regulatory exemptions for commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, bringing the total number of exemption grants to 24.

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D Points For Land Surveyors Webcast

    Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST) Cost: Free To Register; CLICK HERE Join us for this AutoCAD Civil 3D Points For Land Surveyors Webcast. This free, limited, and reserved seating (250) webcast covers: Points creation and editing Point Styles Point Label Styles Point Description Keys Point Groups Importing Points…

  • FAA Grants Real Estate, Agricultural UAS Exemptions

    January 6– The Federal Aviation Administration today granted two regulatory exemptions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, including the first for real estate photography. The agency gave the exemptions to Douglas Trudeau with Tierra Antigua Realty in Tucson, AZ, and Advanced Aviation Solutions in Spokane, WA. Before these exemption approvals, the FAA had granted 12…

  • Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center Announces Website and Education Platform Relaunch

    The Professional Land Surveyor Learning Center, created by professional land surveyor Eric Colburn, PLS, publisher of EricColburn.com, announced today a major website and education platform relaunch. Students and instructors will find the site is now easier to use and more functional, with an enhanced user experience. The website and education platform relaunch improves the course tools, forums, communication…