Long Island GIS Spring 2015 User Conference on April 30th, 2015 at Brookhaven National Lab in Berkner Hall (Bldg 488) It’s easy to register and best of all – it’s FREE! CLICK here to Register Special Note: Bring ID as you must sign in at the front gate and obtain a visitors pass to gain access. *Outside […]
Author: Ross Baldwin
Augmented Reality Sandbox
Hands-on exhibit combining a real sandbox, and virtual topography
Six Months In Jail For Drones In Parks, According To What Law?
If the National Park Service’s absurd interpretation of their regulations stands, individuals flying drones in national parks may face six months of imprisonment and/or a $5,000 fine. The fine and jail time were announced today by a National Park Service spokesperson. That’s a big problem because the National Park Service […]
FAA Has Commercial Drone Regulations Backwards
The FAA is investigating New York City realtors who are using drones to document properties. They’ve also issued guidelines saying the use of model aircraft (drones) by farmers is unlawful. The guidance is the next absurd step in the never ending saga of government agencies that can’t figure out how to regulate new technology.
Esri’s Roadmap for Web Developers
This post is designed to provide clarity on the future of our Flex and Silverlight development efforts.
GIS in US K12 Education – Become a GeoMentor!
GIS is helping students learn, engage, and build for college and career. Spread the word!
The New LIGIS / NYSGIS Association Relationship
LIGIS has affiliated itself with the NYS GIS Association!
OPEN SOURCE FOR GEOSPATIAL COURSE
The Department of Geography at Hunter College of the City University of New York and Hunter Continuing Education are offering a five day professional course in Free and Open Source GIS.
August 4–8, 2014, 9AM to 5PM
LIGIS User Conference – May 22nd, 2014 at Brookhaven National Labratory (Berkner Hall )
9:00 – 9:45 Registration and Networking
10:00 – 11:00 Pictometry
1:00 – 1:15 “LIGIS & NYSGISA: Perfect Together”
1:15 – 3:00 Street Address Mapping (SAM) Project
You Need to Transition to JavaScript Now for ArcGIS Server Development
In a recent post providing a roadmap for web developers, Esri suggested that JavaScript/HTML5 has become the technology of choice among their development community for web and mobile development efforts.