How Floods Can Outdate Your Elevation Certificate
When the Colorado River swelled in mid-October, it wasn’t just another storm on the news. The remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla brought record rainfall to parts of Colorado, and that surge moved through the river system all the way down to Bullhead City. Water levels rose, sediment shifted, and banks along Lake Mohave quietly changed […]
Survey Drones Face New FAA BVLOS Rule — Here’s What It Means
The way survey drones work in the United States could soon change. Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finished collecting public comments on a new rule that may let drone pilots fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). For surveyors, this could mean covering more ground in less time. The rule, called Part […]
Why a Post-Storm Topographic Survey Is Critical
Arizona has seen heavy storms and flash floods in recent days, leaving behind damaged roads, overflowing washes, and heartbreaking losses. For many families and businesses, including Kingman, the land itself has changed in ways that aren’t always visible at first glance. That’s where a topographic survey becomes critical. After major floods, the ground doesn’t look […]