Overview
Affordable terrestrial scanning is transforming how government, utilities, and construction professionals capture and work with spatial data. This session brings together industry leaders Pix4D and Bad Elf to explore the practical, cost-effective tools that are reshaping data collection workflows, digital twin creation, and asset management.
The Problem
Many local governments, utilities, and construction firms struggle to access cost-effective, accurate terrestrial scanning technologies that integrate with existing GIS/CAD workflows and support modern digital twin initiatives.
This Session
Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of terrestrial scanning, how it complements GNSS and photogrammetry, and why data accuracy is critical for engineering, planning, and operational success. Pix4D’s solutions offer accessible ways to collect, process, and visualize 3D spatial data, while Bad Elf provides accurate GNSS tools essential for reliable georeferencing and integration with GIS and CAD systems.
A live customer segment will showcase how these technologies work in real-world scenarios across AEC, public works, and municipal operations. The session concludes with a call to action, potential webinar-exclusive discounts, and a Q&A with curated questions for both vendors.
Whether you're managing infrastructure projects, modernizing utility asset records, or enabling digital twins for local government, this session will provide a clear path to adopting affordable, effective terrestrial scanning.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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GIS Managers
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City Managers
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Compliance Officers
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Urban Planners
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Environmental Managers
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Public Works Directors
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Regulatory Affairs Managers
Key Takeaways
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Understand Terrestrial Scanning Basics: Learn what terrestrial scanning is and why it matters for accurate, up-to-date spatial data capture in the field.
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Explore Affordable, Scalable Tools: See how Pix4D and Bad Elf deliver accessible, high-performance solutions that integrate with your existing GIS and CAD infrastructure.
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Recognize the Importance of Accuracy: Discover how GNSS precision directly impacts digital twin reliability and project outcomes in the AEC sector.
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See Real-World Applications in Action: Hear from a customer using these technologies to improve workflows in government or utility environments—and take away actionable insights.
GISP Points
This event may qualify for GIS Certification Institute continuing education credits.
To submit for GISP Points, visit www.gisci.org to self-submit the event curriculum for approval
SPEAKERS
Tom Cerchiara, PLS
Customer Success Manager
Pix4D
Tom Cerchiara is a Professional Land Surveyor with 25 years of experience working on infrastructure, energy, and public works projects in New York. With over 13 years of experience in drone and terrestrial photogrammetry, he is an expert in collecting and processing photogrammetric data. Tom has long been an advocate for technologies that help advance digital transformation with solutions that are cost-efficient and easily deployable, including photogrammetry, augmented reality, and computer vision. Currently, he manages the Customer Solutions Team for Pix4D in North America, focusing on geospatial solutions for infrastructure, utilities, and construction.
Nikolas Smilovsky, PhD, GISP
Geospatial Solutions Director
Bad Elf
Nikolas Smilovsky, PhD, GISP is a Geospatial Evangelist, Solutions Provider, and Educator, as well as Geospatial Solutions Director with Bad Elf. For nearly two decades Nik has focused his efforts on the professional and academic expansion of the geospatial professions. Whether working for a plethora of different types of private consulting firms collecting, analyzing, and displaying geographic data or working as an academic, researching and contributing to the corpus of educational knowledge, his passion in life is geography. As an energetic and enthusiastic public speaker, teacher, and thought leader he has enjoyed sharing successes with others and seeing them flourish. Specifically, his interests in the geospatial fields include the geography of behavior, sustainable and resilient geodesign, geographic science pedagogy (especially online education), and geospatial technologies as a whole. Nik loves innovative GIS tech and is a Geoholic! He is also a certified arborist, UAS Remote Pilot and Esri ArcGIS professional.
SPONSORS and SUPPORTERS
Bad Elf GNSS receivers deliver affordable accuracy through easy-to-use hardware supported by continuously evolving firmware, apps, and cloud services. Founded in 2010, Bad Elf created the first Made for iOS external GPS accessory and now enables high performance location services for all mobile platforms.​​​​​
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Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Geospatial Intelligence, Open Source, Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contracts. Founded in 2004, Carahsoft is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and employs more than 1,900 professionals dedicated to serving the Public Sector.
At Pix4D, we believe that image-based techniques will give intelligent eyes to robotics of the future. Pix4D is a market leader in photogrammetry software technology. Our products enable you to digitize reality and measure from images taken from planes, drones, phones, or any other camera. We revolutionize photogrammetry, so you can scale up and unleash the power of your imagery.
The World Geospatial Industry Council is an association of companies representing the entire ecosystem of geospatial industry. WGIC endeavors to enhance the role of the geospatial industry and strengthen its contribution in global economy and society. We facilitate exchange of knowledge within the geospatial industry and co-creation of larger business opportunities for the geospatial industry. We represent business interest, share perspectives of the geospatial industry and undertake policy advocacy and dialogue with public authorities, multilateral agencies and other relevant bodies.
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