Synergy Positioning at the 2014 ESRI User Conference

September 2014 – Held during August, the New Zealand ESRI User Conference (NZEUC) saw delegates and exhibitors from within the local GIS community gather in Auckland to explore the latest trends and developments in the rapidly expanding spatial technology sector.

Representing many different industries, this year’s conference saw a large gathering of exhibitor organisations including Synergy Positioning Systems.

“There is a huge amount of interest in how the solutions we’re offering clients aid GIS users,” says Jeremy Neilson, Synergy’s UAV Manager.

“UAV technology in particular is growing rapidly and we had a lot of NZEUC delegates in the Synergy Positioning exhibition space learning about the technical direction the hardware itself is heading in, as well as the many applications for UAV technology.”

Jeremy says that the many different organisations attending the conference interested in finding out more about UAVs is reflective of both the realised and potential scope of the technology.

Private businesses, along with local and central government agencies, all stopped by the Synergy Positioning Systems booth to get an up-close look at the 2.3m wingspan C-Astral Aerospace Bramor UAV and DJI multi-rotor aerial platform and to learn how these incredibly accurate and robust machines provide valuable spatial data for clients.

“We also showcased laser scanner technology from FARO on the Synergy stand,” continues Jeremy.

“During the conference we captured a scan of the inside of the exhibition hall, which allowed delegates to see just how quick, precise and detailed FARO scanning technology really is. It really adds another dimension for capturing highly-accurate spatial data to utilise within GIS.”