Newsletter

Ian McHarg: The Pioneer of Ecological Design

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.

Digital Twinning with the Bad Elf Flex and PIX4Dcatch

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.

Roger Tomlinson: The Father of GIS

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.

The Baddest Elves in History: Edward C Tolman

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.

Esri User Conference - 2024

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.

Dangling Nodes Say What!?

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.

Enhancing Accuracy with ESRI ArcGIS and High-Accuracy GNSS Receivers

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.

Hitting the Target: Setting Ground Control with Bad Elf Flex

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.

Bad Elf’s Flex Base & Rover Solution

April 8, 2024

The Bad Elf Flex Base and Rover solution leverages advanced GNSS technology to ensure superior positioning, increasing reliability and accuracy in diverse and challenging environments.

Evolution of Land Survey Techniques - From Analog to Digital

April 8, 2024

The Bad Elf Flex and Flex Mini GNSS receivers epitomize the transition to digital surveying, offering unparalleled precision, efficiency, and ease of use for modern surveying professionals. These devices support multiple GNSS constellations and provide real-time correction capabilities, revolutionizing land surveying and GIS applications.

NAD27 - We’re Not in Kansas Anymore

April 8, 2024

Embark on a geodetic odyssey from the heart of Kansas to the cutting-edge of mapping technology. Discover the saga of NAD27, a foundational datum born from meticulous triangulation and an unassuming point in Meades Ranch, Kansas. Witness its evolution into NAD83, enhancing precision with advanced ellipsoids and satellite data, and anticipate the future with the upcoming NATRF2022.

Lost in a Sea of Latitude and Longitude? Bad Elf Can Help.

March 8, 2024

Look, I get it. You're a professional. You juggle spreadsheets, navigate complex projects, and wrangle geospatial data for a living. But let's face it, one minute you're confidently plotting points, the next you're drowning in a sea of UTMs and WGS-84s.