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  • Ellen Churchill Semple

    Ellen Churchill Semple

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    May 12, 2025

    Ellen Churchill Semple was a pioneering American geographer who advanced environmental determinism, broke barriers for women in STEM, and laid conceptual foundations for modern geographic information systems (GIS).

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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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  • The Baddest Elves of History

    The Baddest Elves of History

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    January 20, 2025

    John Snow, a pioneering 19th-century epidemiologist, revolutionized public health by using spatial mapping to trace the source of London's 1854 cholera outbreak. His innovative mapping of cholera cases around the Broad Street pump demonstrated the power of geographic analysis, laying the foundation for modern Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Snow’s work continues to influence epidemiology and GIS, showcasing the importance of spatial data in solving real-world challenges.

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  • A Modern Solution for 3D Digital Twin and Augmented Reality

    A Modern Solution for 3D Digital Twin and Augmented Reality

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    January 20, 2025

    City utility workers can now locate buried assets with unmatched precision using the Bad Elf Flex Extreme GNSS receiver paired with the Pix4Dcatch app. This innovative solution combines centimeter-level GNSS accuracy, real-time 3D scanning, and augmented reality to superimpose GIS data onto live views for efficient field operations. By creating detailed 3D digital twins and enhancing workflows, this technology revolutionizes asset management and infrastructure maintenance.

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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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  • Digital Twinning with the Bad Elf Flex and PIX4Dcatch

    Digital Twinning with the Bad Elf Flex and PIX4Dcatch

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    November 12, 2024
    The use of the Bad Elf Flex Extreme and PIX4Dcatch enhances a development project by employing digital twin technology and advanced GIS and CAD integrations for precise mapping, real-time construction monitoring, and efficient project management through innovative surveying and digital delivery methods.
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  • Roger Tomlinson: The Father of GIS

    Roger Tomlinson: The Father of GIS

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    October 7, 2024
    Roger Tomlinson, known as the father of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), revolutionized the way we understand and interact with spatial data. Born in Cambridge, England, in 1933, Tomlinson pursued geography and earned degrees from multiple institutions, including Nottingham University, McGill University, and the University of London. His academic focus was primarily on geography, geology, and land use, which laid the foundation for his groundbreaking work.
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  • The Baddest Elves in History: Edward C Tolman

    The Baddest Elves in History: Edward C Tolman

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    September 9, 2024
    Today, GIS works like our brain's mental maps. Just as rats navigate mazes, GIS tools help us interpret spatial data, driving smarter decisions in urban planning, ecology, and economics. Understanding how we map environments leads to designing better communities and solving modern challenges.
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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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  • HERE, HERE Topology

    Dangling Nodes Say What!?

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    June 24, 2024

    Understanding topology in geography is crucial for ensuring accurate spatial relationships between features, preventing common errors like dangling nodes, overlapping polygons, and misaligned boundaries. By fixing these errors, we create reliable maps that enhance navigation, planning, and data analysis, making geographic data more effective and trustworthy.

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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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  • Aerial Ground Control

    Hitting the Target: Setting Ground Control with Bad Elf Flex

    Nikolas Smilovsky
    April 8, 2024

    Setting ground control targets with the Bad Elf Flex GNSS significantly enhances the accuracy of drone data collection. This method ensures aerial survey data is precise, reliable, and aligns with real-world coordinates.

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