2025 WA GIS Conference: Full Schedule

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4:00pm PDT

Beyond 2D GIS Data and Mapping: Drones, SLAM LiDAR, Gaussian Splats, and SfM, Oh My! Exploring Modern 3D GIS Data

Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT

This presentation showcases the evolution of drone-based GIS, moving beyond traditional 2D aerial imagery to create rich 3D models by exploring Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) lidar technology. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the combined use of these hardware platforms and explore standard processing techniques, such as Structure from Motion (SfM) and the innovative 3D Gaussian Splatting method. The session will highlight practical workflows and feature examples of 3D models that have been generated.

Speakers

Peter Keum

Drone Program Lead/GIS Analyst, King County Wastewater Treatment

Peter Keum is the Drone Program Lead and GIS Analyst for the King County Wastewater Treatment Division, integrating extensive geospatial expertise with advanced drone technology applications. Possessing nearly three decades of experience and GISP certification since 2008, he is deploying... Read More →

Tuesday June 17, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
Milgard Hall: Rm 311

Technology, 3D