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한국어Upcoming Mapping Trends for 2025
Our world of mapping is evolving at a rapid pace, led by technological advancements and the needs of end-users. In 2025, we can expect to see some exciting developments as a result. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key trends that are set to dominate the mapping landscape in the near future, with an emphasis on photogrammetry. From faster processing speeds, to larger projects and a growing emphasis on data security, these needs will impact how we create maps going forward.
Faster processing for larger projects
As the scale of mapping projects continues to grow, the demand for faster and more streamlined capable processing is becoming increasingly critical. GPUs will play an increasingly important role, along with new algorithms to optimize how hardware manages such large amounts of input data. We will also see more enhancement in how the user interacts with image processing software.
Hybrid systems (Lidar & Imagery)
The integration of Lidar and imagery is becoming increasingly prevalent in the mapping industry. This hybrid approach offers a powerful combination of fast accurate 3D point clouds from Lidar along with the rich visual context of imagery. In 2025, we will continue to see wider adoption of hybrid systems.
Multi-Camera systems
The use of multiple cameras in mapping systems is on the rise, driven by the demand for increased efficiency and accuracy. Multi-camera systems offer several advantages such as:
● Wider Coverage: Multiple cameras typically capture larger areas in a single pass, reducing acquisition times.
● Improved Accuracy: By capturing data from multiple angles, multi-camera systems can provide more data to create enhanced point clouds, surfaces, and better orthomosaics.
● Enhanced 3D reconstruction: As modeling becomes more popular, these additional data from multi-camera systems that often include obliques allow for the potential of much more robust modeling capabilities.
“The integration of Lidar and imagery is becoming increasingly prevalent
in the mapping industry.”
Growing demand for 3D
The demand for 3D models is rapidly increasing across various industries, including urban planning, architecture, engineering, and construction. 3D renderings are much easier for the average person to understand than point clouds. In 2025, we can expect to see continued growth in the demand for 3D models thanks to more accessible options in the delivery and display of information in this format.
Emphasis on data security
In 2025, we can expect to see a heightened focus on data security in the mapping industry, driven by different factors such as increased cyber threats, regulatory compliance and customer trust. By prioritizing data security, companies can ensure the confidentiality, and integrity, of their valuable mapping data.. Keeping the processing and storage loop local will continue to be the most trusted means of maintaining security.