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Can Drone Surveying Detect Hidden Ground Risks?
A few days ago, a landslide video from Italy went viral. Heavy rain hit a quiet hillside town, and within seconds, the ground gave way.

What Lies Beneath Your Property? A Topo Survey Reveals It
When news about the Rolling Thunder Mine disaster spread across West Virginia, people stopped scrolling and paid attention. A crew hit an uncharted underground water

What to Screenshot Before You Order an Elevation Certificate
If you live in Bridgeport, West Virginia, and your bank or insurance company just asked for an elevation certificate, you’re probably wondering what it is—and

Why Your Boundary Survey May Take Longer Than Usual
If you’ve ever scheduled a boundary survey and found out it’s taking longer than planned, you’re not alone. Lately, surveyors across the U.S.—including here in

New Drone Rules Every Drone Land Surveying Firm Must Know
If you work in drone land surveying, there’s big news you need to know. The state recently tightened its UAV privacy rule—changing how drones can

When a Construction Staking Survey Goes Wrong
When you start a new build or home addition, you expect things to go smoothly. The plans are ready, the permits are in, and you’ve