Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: Land Surveying Videos

DatuGram™3D Field-to-Plan in Action: Surveying a Pedestrian Bridge Across a Highway Video

This DatuGram™3D Field-to-Plan (F2P) in action video shows how a pedestrian bridge across a highway was surveyed using a regular camera mounted on a small UAV along with a limited amount of conventional surveying to anchor the images, resulting in fast and accurate (<2cm) measurements and mapping using DatuGram™3D. In total, this surveying and mapping project…

October 9, 2014
DatuGram™3D Version 3 New Features Video

This video shows the major, new features in Datumate’s DatuGram™3D Version 3 Watch the DatuGram™3D Version 3 New Features Video [maxbutton id=”4″]

September 1, 2014
DatuGram™3D Introduction and Overview Video

This an introductory video demonstration of DatuGram™3D to give you an overview of this revolutionary Field-to-Plan surveying and mapping process using regular, consumer grade cameras to get 1-2cm accuracy. DatuGram™3D lets you make surveying measurements and technical CAD drawings directly from images using regular cameras, at sub-cm accuracy. Using DatuGram™3D, both field and office work of…

May 5, 2014
Create AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels Curve Table Video

This AutoCAD Civil 3D for Land Surveyors Video shows you how to Create a AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels Curve Table. This video is in response to a viewer comment on my Create AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels From Objects video. Related Video »»Create AutoCAD Civil 3D Parcels From Objects Command Line _AddParcelCurveTable

February 22, 2014
High Tech Map Making In 1953 Video

You could make the mistake of looking down your nose at the tools and techniques used in the Ordnance survey clip from 1953 shown below. However, before you turn cross-eye with all that snooty-we-have-better-technology attitude (I kid), I’d point out to you that the rate of technology change accelerates so quickly now that it may…

December 4, 2013
DatuGram™3D Video Tutorials – Geo-referencing Images (Importing/Marking Control Points)

DatuGram™3D allows 3D geodetic measurements at sub-cm-level geodetic accuracy with regular cameras. Using DatuGram™3D, field work of topographic and as-made surveys is made easier, faster and at higher geodetic accuracy. Watch the Datumate LTD – DatuGram™3D Video Tutorial

December 3, 2013
Encore Performance What Do You Love To Do Video-AGF Surveyor

Here’s an encore performance of the very funny What Do You Love To Do Video. Watch the very funny What Do You Love To Do Video I originally posted this video over four years ago, but yesterday, something reminded me of it and I watched it a gain. So funny! Get ready to laugh…

November 27, 2013
Datumate LTD – DatuGram™3D Video

DatuGram™3D allows 3D geodetic measurements at sub-cm-level geodetic accuracy with regular cameras. Using DatuGram™3D, field work of topographic and as-made surveys is made easier, faster and at higher geodetic accuracy. Watch the Datumate LTD – DatuGram™3D Video

November 7, 2013
3D Laser Scanning with GRP 5000 Video

“Fast, precise and easy 3D laser scanning. Amberg Technologies system solution for absolute (3D) clearance surveying provides unique, comprehensive, 3D environment surveying, track geometry and clearance envelope management.” Professional Land Surveyor Source: AmbergTechnologies

November 5, 2013
Professional Surveyor Interview with Brad Adams-Leica Geosystems Pegasus:One System

Dave Doyle from Professional Surveyor Magazine interviews Brad Adams about the brand new Leica Geosystems Pegasus:One mobile mapping system in this video. Watch the Professional Surveyor Interview with Brad Adams – Leica Geosystems, Pegasus 1 System Video

August 28, 2013
Your Career as a Land Surveyor Video: Southeast Community College

Here’s an awesome video by Southeast Community College about becoming a land surveyor. Heck, after watching this video I wanted to become a land surveyor…wait, I’m already one, but this reminded me about how great and important land surveying is!

May 31, 2013
Southern Polytechnic State University Surveying and Mapping Program

This video presentation has been prepared by Surveying and mapping students of Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), Marietta, GA

April 6, 2013
Business Strategies After the Great Recession, Finding Light At The End Of the Tunnel

Recent economic reports mostly are showing signs of improvement, largely due to the improving housing market. Without a doubt, this is good news with many business owners finally finding light at the end of the tunnel. After many years of day-to-day and hand-to-mouth survival, will you execute successful business strategies after the Great Recession? In…

March 25, 2013
Best 2 Marketing Ideas To Grow Your Land Surveying, Geomatics Or Engineering Business

Growing any business takes time, effort and strategy. It never hurts to also add a pinch of passion and gumption to that recipe. So, why is it that your land surveying, geomatics, or engineering business struggles to grow and never quite meets your expectations.? In this Premium Members Only Post, I want to share with…

March 18, 2013
Leica Geosystems Laser Scanning Video: Chapter 1 of 3 – The Basics

Laser Scanning: Chapter 1 of 3 – The Basics This professionally produced, educational HD video overview of 3D laser scanning includes film footage of its use in the field for scene capture and in the office for processing laser scans into deliverables such as drawings, models, etc.

January 30, 2013
Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup January 20, 2013

Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup: Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup January 20, 2013 Surveyor’s Saturday Serendipity: Jay Leno’s Garage Faro 3D Laser Scanner Video National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Online Map of Corbin’s New LiDAR Evaluation Site Available Topcon Introduces PS-AS Robotic Total Station for Construction Industry Professional Land Surveyor Weekly Roundup January 13, 2013 Geo-Knowledge…

January 20, 2013
North Dakota State College of Science Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology Video

Students in the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology get hands on experience in land surveying, quality assurance and design drafting.

December 4, 2012
AGF Surveyor What Do You Love To Do Video

I was thinking about this video today, and I don’t know why? But, it’s a truly funny land surveying video and even though I posted this a few years ago, I thought I’d post it again for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! Watch the AGF Surveyor What Do You Love To Do Video

November 22, 2012
Drombeg Stone Circle Laser Scanning Video

Animation of a laser scan survey of Drombeg Stone Circle, Glandore, Co.Cork. Surveyed using a Faro Focus 120 scanner by the Discovery Programme as part of the 3D-ICONS project. The animation, generated in Pointools shows the point cloud data rendered with the INTENSITY values which can improve the definition of features in the model.

November 2, 2012
Land Surveyor Attacked by Bear Video from Animal Planet

Here’s a sobering video from Animal Planet with first-hand description of a bear attack on a land surveyor:

October 29, 2012