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How aerial photography integrated with GIS systems can help make cities smarter

15.6.2021

June 2, 2021, 8:28 AM PST

The integration with geospatial and other technologies can be a challenge. Here are ways to overcome the digital hurdles.

Using aerial and geospatial photography isn't new to city planners and engineers, but what is new for some is integrating this data into traditional GIS systems that are still being used and navigating through all of the geospatial vendors and choices at a time when the COVID pandemic has constricted city budgets.

"Many vendors are vying for the attention of these governments," said Josh Budinger, interim director public sector, North America, for Nearmap, which provides aerial photography and geospatial solutions. "Therefore, these governments must find the right technology that fits their needs and provides the most value. Also, as budgets tighten, many governments are facing ever-expanding technology costs. It therefore becomes a challenge to decide what fits the budget, but also what provides the most bang for the buck. They also have to factor in their current personnel and how well-suited that personnel is to adopting new technologies.

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