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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our mission planning is constantly evolving to include 3DEO’s latest systems with stronger lasers, improved cameras and different scanning techniques. As collections scale, so will the mission planning software. Read about our flexible mission planning: t.co/Ht8ImwM5Xr

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Depending on where an airborne lidar collection is done, there may be several challenges that can arise based on terrain, dense forest cover or other geographical characteristics. Learn how 3DEO's mission planning overcomes these obstacles: t.co/Ht8ImwMDMZ

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

3DEO's geiger-mode lidar systems offer unique collection modalities enabled by our scanning. Learn about the difference between Target Mode, Wide Area Mapping Mode, and Corridor Mode in our latest newsletter: t.co/Ht8ImwMDMZ

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The four major areas of airborne lidar Mission Planning: 1) Define the area, 2) Select the collection modality, 3) Generate routing files, and 4) Finalize parameters. Learn how 3DEO's agile geo-referenced scanning enables new collection modality: t.co/Ht8ImwM5Xr

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Good mission planning software enables the smooth transition from polygons outlining an area of interest to tiled lidar data. In other words, going from questions about a specific area to actionable answers. Read more in our monthly newsletter: linkedin.com/pulse/talkin...

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Before using common ground finding algorithms with Geiger-mode lidar data, a neighbor-aware, adaptive filter was developed to remove noise below the ground while maintaining faint ground signals. Learn how 3DEO engineers developed these algorithms: t.co/rfg8Dd57jI

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Dale Fried, the Founder and CEO of 3DEO, recently presented “Design and airborne evaluation of high-altitude Geiger-mode lidar mapping systems and data processing workflows,” at the SPIE-DCS conference in April.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Many ground finding algorithms assume that ground is continuous. This is incorporated in Geiger-mode ground finding algorithms when reaching an intensity threshold by considering point spatial locality. Learn how we do this in our latest newsletter: t.co/rfg8Dd57jI

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Read about 3DEO’s unique Geiger-mode lidar processing software suite, Acadia, to learn how data is refined into information-packed point clouds and 3D raster products. 244889917.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/244889...

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

One key difference in linear mode and Geiger mode data is that processing workflows cannot assume the lowest returns are ground points. Discover how 3DEO solves this by binning photon detections into voxels in our newsletter: t.co/rfg8Dd57jI

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Linear mode ground finding algorithms have lots of standardized software, but 3DEO engineers developed new approaches to get accurate ground for Geiger-mode data. These methods utilize a "neighbor-aware" approach to accommodate elevation changes Read more: t.co/rfg8Dd5F9g

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Ground finding is the backbone of lidar data. Without knowing where the ground is, determining object heights becomes practically impossible. 3DEO’s Geiger mode lidars, provide better inputs for ground finding algorithms. Read the newsletter: t.co/rfg8Dd57jI

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

#ISPRS2026 is just one month away! Stop by booth 208 to learn about the latest in Geiger-mode lidar, we can't wait to see you.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Get excited for the next Talking Technical edition! Next month we are covering Ground Finding algorithms for Geiger-mode lidar data. Be sure to subscribe to get every edition sent to your inbox each month. Subscribe on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/build-relati...

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

We are counting down the weeks (just 6!) to #ISPRS2026! Be sure to check out the 3DEO booth in the exhibit hall, July 6th - 9th between presentation sessions.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Angular resolution impacts collection rates and data quality for airborne lidar. This trade off was especially challenging when designing Sequoia, which has a FWHM ground spatial resolution of 29 cm at 27,000 ft. Check out our newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/talkin...

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Talking Technical: Improving Angular Resolution

Like any optical imaging system, angular resolution is a key component of lidar. Angular resolution is the ability to distinguish small details within a scene.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Founder and CEO Dale Fried recently presented “Performance of a commercially-available SPAD camera for airborne lidar” at the SPIE D+S conference in Maryland. He covered the desired characteristics of a Geiger-mode camera and reviewed how the SRI camera model worked in practice.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Want to stay up to date with the latest on lidar? Subscribe to 3DEO's newsletter, Talking Technical, to hear how the experts approach engineering and data processing complexities to build world-class lidar systems. lnkd.in/ems9QDPS

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A trade-off for airborne lidars is between ground resolution and flying height. The higher systems fly, the harder to distinguish details on the ground. But, flying at higher altitudes means scaled collections. Check out our newsletter: lnkd.in/eTxhyn3P

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Talking Technical: Improving Angular Resolution

Like any optical imaging system, angular resolution is a key component of lidar. Angular resolution is the ability to distinguish small details within a scene.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

For lidar, angular resolution is the ability to distinguish small details within a scene. In lidar collections, angular resolution determines if the right questions get answered To learn more, check out 3DEO's newsletter Talking Technical: lnkd.in/eTxhyn3P

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Talking Technical: Improving Angular Resolution

Like any optical imaging system, angular resolution is a key component of lidar. Angular resolution is the ability to distinguish small details within a scene.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

3DEO launched a newsletter! In our first edition, Lidar Engineer Andy Zhang, talks angular resolution: why it's important, what the constraints are, and how to improve it to engineer world class lidar systems. www.linkedin.com/pulse/talkin...

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Talking Technical: Improving Angular Resolution

Like any optical imaging system, angular resolution is a key component of lidar. Angular resolution is the ability to distinguish small details within a scene.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We are excited to exhibit at #ISPRS2026! Will we see you in Toronto?

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Our systems are purpose-built for operation where conventional #lidar breaks down. 3DEO lidars have higher measurements rates and are more sensitive to ground returns under foliage. Our systems use agile geo-referenced scanning for high angular diversity and dense point clouds.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Warm weather and leaf growth means it’s harder for photons to reach the ground and detect terrain in dense forests. Our lidars use agile geo-referenced scanning to achieve angular diversity, collecting 4-6 viewpoints in a single pass, mitigating shadows under forest canopy.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Data size increases exponentially when scaling #lidar collections, meaning new workflows. 3DEO’s Acadia software suite uses HPC job management tools to schedule and execute data processing on systems, scaling from a single computer to clusters with 30+ nodes.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Acadia is our software suite that processes Geiger-mode #lidar data into dense point clouds, with relative reflectivity, height above ground and point confidence metadata. It registers data collected by agile geo-referenced scanning to create point clouds with minimal shadowing.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Our mission planning starts by understanding data product requirements (point density, 3D accuracy, and spatial resolution) and scene characteristics (foliage density, terrain variation, and area collected).

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

3DEO, Inc. is proud to be the first member of the Digital Forest Affiliates (DFA) at the University of Idaho College of Natural Resources. DFA unites researchers, industry leaders, and land managers to advance digital forestry.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Efficient #lidar corridor collections increases platform altitude, but it doesn’t matter if it degrades data quality. Flying higher = larger swaths of ground coverage, or the ability to include curving #ROWs and substations without expensive extra plane maneuvers.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Geiger-mode vs. linear-mode lidar — what’s the difference? Linear-mode lidar sweeps a pulsing laser beam back and forth over an area of interest, requiring about 300 photons to get above noise and identify returns.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

3DEO systems provide regional scale with local precision. By combining agile geo-referenced scanning with Geiger-mode lidar capabilities, our systems rapidly cover more area without compromising data quality. Image collected in 17 sec at 28,000 ft with a 2670 m swath width.

Height above ground classified point cloud from a collection done at 28,000 ft in Easley Missouri.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Large-scale, physics-based fluid dynamic models provide immediate flood forecasts in urban areas. Reliable models need topographic maps with decimeter-scale vertical and horizontal resolution. Wide-area maps are essential to capture the entire sub-watershed that effects the area.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

We had a great time at Geo Week! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth or attended our ASPRS presentation on Resolution and Precision in Geiger-mode Lidar . We always enjoy the opportunity to connect with friends — old and new!

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Stop by booth 1515 at #GeoWeek for some candy and to learn about our next-gen #lidar systems!

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Aethon Aerial and 3DEO entered a strategic joint venture initiative to collaborate on the deployment of next-gen Geiger-mode LiDAR solutions for large-scale transmission corridors, as well as targeted collection of urban and rural distribution and sub-transmission infrastructure.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

More scans at diverse look angles = better airborne #lidar data. Agile geo-referenced scanning uses two axes with random look angles. Set collection patterns can result in consistent over/under sampling areas, but adding a dimension of flexibility spreads data into clearer images

A section of a point cloud ranging in color from blue to red based on 'z' or overall elevation and height. In the center of the section is two rows of powerlines, each with several distinct wires with forests on either side of the powerlines.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

This looks amazing! Can't wait to check it out at #GeoWeek!

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

@geo-week.bsky.social is just 2 weeks away! Join us in Denver with a FREE Exhibit Hall Pass or $100 of a Full Conference Pass by using code GEO2630176 during registration! Once you're there, stop by booth 1515 in the main isle to see how we can help with your next project. We can't wait to see you!

Floor map of the expo hall with a large red arrow pointing to booth 1515 labeled 3DEO, Inc. The booth is two blocks up from the main entrance along the main isle on the right side of the room.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Flying height's inverse relationship with PPSM can make #lidar collections difficult. 3DEO's different systems maintain 20 cm range resolution up to 27 kft. Using agile geo-referenced scanning and heightened sensitivity, we push forward where conventional lidar breaks down.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

What goes into a #lidar collection? Resolution-driven tradeoffs to build value and cut costs. Planes and lidar systems are chosen for flying height/speed. 3DEO systems are optimized for 6-40kft altitudes and have 20 cm range resolutions, ensuring data clarity on any collection.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Making reliable Digital Surface or Elevation Models starts with vertical accuracy of #lidar collections. The shorter the laser pulse and the greater the points per square meter, the better vertical accuracy gets. This is why PPSM is a key driver of project limitations and cost.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

If you missed our presentation at MAPPS, stay updated with our #lidar systems! Each has deployed operationally outside the US by government entities. Designated as 'small', 'medium', 'large', these systems collect data rapidly while maintaining clarity.

Chart with three columns titled: Zion, Wrangell, Sequoia. Rows have specs for each system. Zion: 3-12 kft flying height, 9-12 million denoised per second collection rate, 76 μrad ground spatial resolution or 19 cm at 8 kft, 40x40 field of regard, or -35 to +5 degrees cross track, 36 Watt laser power, 4 cm aperture. Wrangell: 5-16 kft flying height, 16-20 million denoised points per second at 8 kft, 76 μrad ground spatial resolution or 19 cm at 8 kft, 40 x 40 degree field of regard or -35 to +5 cross track, 50 Watt laser power, 4 cm aperture. Sequoia: 20-50 kft flying height, 20-30 million denoised points per second at 27 kft, 34 μrad ground spatial resolution or 29 cm at 27 kft, version 1 of Sequoia had 36 x 48 degree field of regard with -8 to +28 degree cross track while version 2 had 54 x 60 degree field of regard or -18 to +36 degree cross track, 100 watt laser power, 13 cm aperture. The final says all have been deployed operationally outside the US by government entities.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Digital elevation, terrain and surface models are the backbone for evacuation and preparedness standards across many industries, for example, flood map predictions. Reliable models are created from processing raw #lidar data into finished high-density 3D point clouds.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We are at the @MAPPSorg conference! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with geospatial thought leaders and catch up with old friends, like Michael Intschert from Talos Aviation Group. We are excited to be involved with the geospatial community and share our own progress!

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Most lidars have different scanning modes to focus on desired areas. This helps different industries, i.e, utility companies use corridor mapping to mitigate overgrown vegetation along miles of power lines. These methods optimize the outcome without additional costly data.

A slide titled: Agile Geo-Referenced Multi-Polygon Scanning with a sub heading of: Possible collection types. Underneath these headings in the upper right side of the slide is the text 'Wide-area map swath' with a straight line of 8 blue rectangles in a row. Beneath it is the text 'Corridor' with 12 blue rectangles in a row, but partway through the row the rectangles curve around a bend. On the upper left portion of the slide is the words 'Single Target' with a single large hexagon underneath it. Beneath that is the text 'Array of targets' with three rows of ten small hexagons.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

@geoweek.bsky.social is 1 month away! Don't miss our talk during the "Spatial Accuracy and Validation of Topographic and Bathymetric Lidar Data" session, where experts will examine methods for assessing dataset elevation accuracy. invt.io/1lxbvi3wn13

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

As the need for geospatial intelligence continues to expand, so does the technology. Geiger-mode #lidar is an advanced type of lidar that enables larger-scale collections while maintaining data clarity.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Laser pulse length is a key factor of #lidar accuracy. Short pulses detect object layers and the distance between them. Our sub-nanosecond pulses cut through foliage identifying branches, grass or ground. The time between signals are translated into reliable distance measurement.

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3DEO, Inc. @3deolidar.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

3DEO is military precision, commercialized. Our #lidar innovations originated through DOD-funded projects and expanded based on next-gen results. Our lidars fly up to 40 kft, maintaining high resolutions. How would DOD-tested, scalable 3D point clouds revolutionize your industry?

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