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  • Flex Mini: Big GNSS Power in a Tiny Package

    Flex Mini: Big GNSS Power in a Tiny Package

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    May 12, 2025

    The Bad Elf Flex Mini is an affordable, high-accuracy GNSS receiver with RTK capability and a unique paddle mount that simplifies professional-grade mobile mapping for any smartphone or tablet.

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  • Bad Elf Flex: GNSS Game Changer

    Bad Elf Flex: GNSS Game Changer

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    March 20, 2025

    Bad Elf Flex GNSS delivers high-precision mapping at a fraction of the cost, with transparent pricing, no annual fees, free USA-based support, and seamless Bluetooth connectivity to any device. Shop now at Bad Elf Webstore or contact sales@bad-elf.com for a quote or trial!

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  • Ian McHarg: The Pioneer of Ecological Design

    Ian McHarg: The Pioneer of Ecological Design

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    December 10, 2024
    Discover Ian McHarg, the visionary landscape architect whose "layer cake" analysis method revolutionized landscape architecture, geography, and GIS development. His book Design with Nature laid the foundation for sustainable design and ecological planning, influencing modern practices and Esri founder Jack Dangermond.
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  • Esri User Conference - 2024

    Esri User Conference - 2024

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    September 9, 2024
    Bad Elf made a big splash at the Esri User Conference 2024, showcasing high-accuracy GPS solutions like the Bad Elf Flex and Flex Mini. The Flex delivers centimeter-level precision with RTK support and multi-band GNSS capabilities, while the Flex Mini offers sub-meter accuracy, perfect for mobile GIS applications. The team enjoyed meeting customers, taking Bad Elfies, and discussing innovative geospatial solutions. Inspired by the plenary session, Bad Elf is excited for the future of GIS. Check out our products and more on the Bad Elf website and webstore.
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  • Work Smarter, Not Harder

    Work Smarter, Not Harder

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    June 24, 2024

    Esri Workforce is an effective tool for managing field operations in facility management, optimizing task assignments, and enhancing communication. It integrates seamlessly with other Esri apps and high-accuracy GPS devices like Bad Elf GNSS receivers, ensuring precise data for critical tasks. Despite some costs and connectivity dependencies, its real-time updates and user-friendly interface make it a top choice for improving efficiency and coordination.

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  • Enhancing Accuracy with ESRI ArcGIS and High-Accuracy GNSS Receivers

    Enhancing Accuracy with ESRI ArcGIS and High-Accuracy GNSS Receivers

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    May 16, 2024

    In the realm of land surveying, traditional paper methods are giving way to digital innovations like ESRI ArcGIS and high-accuracy GNSS receivers. By integrating ArcGIS with GNSS technology, surveyors can achieve unmatched precision and efficiency. This synergy streamlines data collection, providing real-time insights and improving overall data integrity. Embrace the future of land surveying with ESRI ArcGIS and GNSS receivers, where accuracy and efficiency redefine the landscape of the industry.

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  • Geospatial Enablement Team (GET)

    Geospatial Enablement Team (GET)

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    October 12, 2023

    Bad Elf is the premier geospatial enablement organization. Whether you need immediate support launching a digital, geospatial systems of record or you just need the best low-cost, high-accuracy GPS on the market, Bad Elf is here for you. Contact the Geospatial Enablement Team today.

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  • We Came, We Saw, We Heard, We Conquered

    We Came, We Saw, We Heard, We Conquered

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    August 2, 2023
    The 2023 Esri User Conference was a great success for Bad Elf LLC. We met with many customers and partners, learned about the latest trends in GIS technology, and came away with a lot of new ideas. We look forward to attending again next year.
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  • Bad Elf Esri User Conference

    Don't Miss the Epic Bad Elf Booth at the Esri User Conference!

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    June 22, 2023
    Hey there, fellow geospatial enthusiasts! If you're using Bad Elf GPS and Esri GIS software, we've got something extraordinary in store for you at the Esri Users Conference. Prepare yourself for a unique, funny, and downright awesome experience that you won't find anywhere else.
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  • Laser Offsets

    Laser Offsets

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    June 1, 2023
    Using high-accuracy Bad Elf GPS integrated with a laser offset rangefinder is an exceptional method for collecting remote data due to several key advantages.
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  • March 2023 Newsletter - HERE, HERE!

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    February 28, 2023

    In this newsletter we cover topics that include

    • Datums
    • Custom Esri ArcGIS Fields for Field Maps and QuickCapture
    • Bad Elf Ortho Everywhere tool
    • Tilt filtered points
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  • January 2023 Newsletter - HERE, HERE!

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    January 4, 2023
    Bad Elf now offers the ability to record the correct elevation in both the attribute table and geometry of ArcGIS Online features through a simple workflow.
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