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  • DJI Enterprise News
    31 January, 2026
    New DJI Dock 3

    DJI today launched the DJI Dock 3 that, for the first time, supports mobile vehicle-mounted deployment.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    31 January, 2026
    DJI announces the Mavic 3 Enterprise Series Drones

    DJI has officially launched a lightweight and versatile entry-level enterprise drone designed for commercial use.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    4 November, 2025
    A Breakthrough in Long-Range, High-Accuracy Aerial LiDAR

    DJI announces the new Zenmuse L3, a next-generation aerial LiDAR system designed for unmatched range, precision, and efficiency.

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  • Reutech Mining News
    22 October, 2025
    Reutech Mining announces the new MSR Halo

    Reutech Mining has unveiled its latest innovation in slope stability monitoring: the MSR Halo, a next-generation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system engineered to redefine performance and reliability in mine safety.

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  • Trimble News
    15 October, 2025
    New Trimble Field Controllers

    Trimble recently introduced a new line of data collectors, ushering in a new level of productivity and connectivity for geospatial and construction industries.

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  • EagleNXT News
    13 September, 2025
    EagleNXT announces rebrand to reflect Strategic Evolution

    AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has officially rebranded as EagleNXT, marking a pivotal shift in the company’s strategic direction.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    19 June, 2025
    DJI Announces the New Matrice 400

    DJI has officially introduced its latest enterprise drone, the Matrice 400. A powerful new platform designed for demanding, long-duration missions.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    15 January, 2025
    New DJI Matrice 4 Series

    The new Matrice 4 Series enterprise drones, featuring cutting-edge AI technology and a suite of capabilities aimed at improving aerial operations across various industries.

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  • Carlson News
    27 September, 2024
    Carlson announces new Boretrak®3

    Carlson LMD announces their Boretrak®3 borehole measurement solution – a single, all-purpose unit capable of measuring boreholes in any inclination: down, up or horizontal.

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  • Trimble News
    19 June, 2024
    The new Trimble R980 is here

    Trimble today introduced the Trimble R980 GNSS system, the newest addition to its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver portfolio.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    16 May, 2024
    New payload from DJI Enterprise

    DJI today launched the new Zenmuse H30 Series – their latest all-weather, full-day, multi-sensor payload.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    28 March, 2024
    New DJI Dock 2

    DJI today launched the DJI Dock 2 to the global market, taking automatic drone operations to new heights.

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  • GeoCue News
    6 March, 2024
    Latest GeoCue product portfolio

    GeoCue announces exciting updates to their LiDAR and software product portfolio.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    5 March, 2024
    DJI Announces a New Standard in Drone Technology

    DJI has unveiled what it calls its “most advanced commercial drone platform” –  the Matrice 300 RTK drone and H20 Series cameras.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    5 March, 2024
    DJI announces a new generation of Enterprise Drones

    DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today launched the DJI Matrice 30 – a Mighty, Versatile, Transportable Commercial Drone.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    5 March, 2024
    DJI launches new Matrice 350 RTK

    DJI launched their new commercial drone, the DJI Matrice 350 RTK. The new flagship drone is designed for uses such as public safety, energy, mapping, infrastructure or forestry.

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  • Exyn News
    14 February, 2024
    New Exyn Nexys 3D Mapping Solution

    Exyn Technologies recently announced the Nexys 3D Mapping Solution.

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  • Trimble News
    25 January, 2024
    Introducing the new Trimble TDC6 Handheld

    Trimble today announced the Trimble TDC6 Data Collector – a versatile and easy-to-use data collector for mapping and survey field data collection.

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  • Trimble News
    28 September, 2023
    Introducing the new Trimble R580 GNSS System

    Trimble announces the new new Trimble® R580 GNSS system, their latest Trimble ProPoint®-enabled GNSS receiver.

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  • Carlson News
    25 July, 2023
    Carlson announces new C-ALS HD

    Carlson announces the all-new C-ALS HD cavity auto-scanning laser system.

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  • Trimble News
    2 June, 2023
    TBC 5.90 Released

    Trimble announces the release of the latest version of Trimble Business Center – TBC 5.90

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  • Trimble X9 3D Laser Scanning System
    Trimble News
    26 May, 2023
    Trimble X9 3D Laser Scanning System

    Trimble announces the new Trimble® X9 3D laser scanning system – a new versatile reality capture solution for surveying, construction and engineering professionals.

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  • Quantum Systems News
    5 May, 2023
    The new Trinity Pro is here!

    Quantum Systems announces the launch of the new Trinity Pro eVTOL drone.

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  • Exyn News
    9 November, 2022
    EXYN Technologies and Trimble Inc collaboration

    Exyn Technologies and Trimble Inc. announce a strategic collaboration to explore the use of autonomous construction surveying technology.

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  • Trimble R780 GNSS Receiver
    Trimble News
    7 August, 2022
    The new Trimble R780 GNSS receiver is here!

    Trimble announces the new, highly accurate R780 GNSS receiver – built to handle the toughest survey environments.

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  • Trimble News
    26 July, 2022
    Trimble Announces new X12 3D Laser Scanner

    Trimble introduces the new Trimble® X12 to their geospatial scanning portfolio.

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  • Trimble News
    18 July, 2022
    Trimble Introduces Next Generation High-Accuracy Mapping Solution

    Trimble announces a new high-performance data collector for its MGIS product portfolio—the Trimble® TDC650 handheld.

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  • EagleNXT News
    1 June, 2022
    AgEagle acquires senseFly

    At InterDrone 2018 in Las Vegas, senseFly officially launched the eBee X – a revolutionary new fixed-wing drone for all aerial mapping applications.

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  • GeoCue News
    5 April, 2022
    New True View 645/650 Announcement

    GeoCue recently announce the new True View 645 / 650 dual sensor.

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  • GeoCue News
    5 April, 2022
    True View 435 Announcement

    GeoCue expands the True View 3DIS line with the new True View 435.

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  • Handheld News
    7 March, 2022
    OPTRON appointed as official Handheld Dealer

    OPTRON was recently appointed as Handheld dealer in the Southern Africa region.

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  • Quantum Systems News
    20 February, 2022
    OPTRON appointed as official Quantum-Systems Dealer

    OPTRON has been appointed as the local dealer for Quantum-Systems in the Southern Africa sales territory.

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  • Trimble News
    12 July, 2021
    Trimble Expands Mobile Mapping Portfolio

    Trimble announces the new MX50 vehicle-mounted mobile LiDAR system.

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  • Exyn News
    20 May, 2021
    OPTRON appointed as official Exyn Dealer

    OPTRON was recently appointed as the local dealer for Exyn in the Africa sales territory.

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  • Exyn News
    19 May, 2021
    EXYN Technologies achieves Highest Level of Aerial Autonomy

    Exyn Technologies recently announced that it has achieved Level 4A autonomy – considered the highest level of aerial autonomy reached within the industry.

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  • Trimble News
    21 April, 2021
    Trimble announces the new T100 tablet

    Trimble announces the new T100 tablet – delivering high-performance computing in the field.

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  • Trimble News
    26 March, 2021
    New Rugged, Lightweight Controller for Land and Construction Surveying

    The Trimble® TSC5 Controller – a rugged, lightweight field solution that continues Trimble’s legacy of creating high-quality controllers.

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  • Trimble News
    21 February, 2021
    The Next Generation 3D Scanning Total Station

    Trimble announces the release of the next generation 3D Laser Scanner – the SX12.

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  • Carlson News
    30 November, 2020
    Carlson announces new Boretrak2

    Carlson has released the new Boretrak2 – an easy-to-use, gyro-based system for measuring the deviation of boreholes.

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  • Trimble News
    3 September, 2020
    The Next Evolution in Trimble GNSS Technology

    Trimble announces the release of the latest addition to its GNSS portfolio.

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  • Nikon News
    22 June, 2020
    Nikon-Trimble Launches New Series of Total Stations

    Nikon-Trimble recently introduced the new Nikon N and K Series of mechanical total stations, offering an advanced EDM as well as flexible charging and connectivity options.

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  • Trimble News
    7 June, 2020
    Announcement – Trimble Access 2020 on Windows 10 and Android

    Trimble announces the release of Access™ 2020 field software for Windows 10 and Android devices.

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  • Reutech Mining News
    1 June, 2020
    OPTRON appointed as African Distributor

    Reutech Mining recently announced that OPTRON (Pty) Ltd has been appointed as the distributor for the African continent.

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  • Carlson News
    1 May, 2020
    Carlson releases FiX1 Fixed Installation Scanner

    Designed as a permanent installation, the FiX1 is used to automate the delivery of volumetric data without the need for additional personnel and measurement tools.

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  • Trimble News
    13 March, 2020
    WhatsApp our Helpdesk for Technical Support

    You can now WhatsApp our Helpdesk for Technical Support!

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  • GeoCue News
    24 February, 2020
    OPTRON appointed as official GeoCue Dealer

    OPTRON was recently appointed as the local dealer for GeoCue in the Southern Africa sales territory.

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  • DJI Enterprise News
    24 February, 2020
    OPTRON appointed as official DJI Enterprise Dealer

    We’re proud to announce that OPTRON (Pty) Ltd was recently appointed as an official dealer for DJI Enterprise products and solutions in the African region.

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  • Spectra Geospatial News
    20 January, 2020
    Spectra Geospatial announces new SP85 GNSS Receiver

    Spectra Geospatial recently announced the release of the latest model in their complete range of advanced GNSS solutions – the SP85 GNSS receiver.

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  • Trimble News
    8 November, 2019
    New Trimble R12 Receiver Boosts Surveying Performance

    Trimble announces the new R12 GNSS Receiver to Go Further than ever before.

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  • Trimble News
    17 September, 2019
    Trimble Announces New X7 Scanning System

    Trimble announces the new Trimble® X7 3-D Scanning System.

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  • US Radar News
    19 September, 2018
    Newly Appointed US Radar dealer

    OPTRON was recently appointed as the local dealer for US Radar in the Southern Africa sales territory.

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  • EagleNXT News
    7 September, 2018
    senseFly launches the NEW eBee X

    At InterDrone 2018 in Las Vegas, senseFly officially launched the eBee X – a revolutionary new fixed-wing drone for all aerial mapping applications.

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  • Spectra Geospatial News
    11 August, 2018
    Spectra Precision Introduces the SP20 Handheld GNSS Receiver with Innovative Camera-Enabled Centimeter Logging

    Rugged, lightweight and scalable, the SP20 offers an easy to-use solution, delivering the accuracy needed (meter to centimeter).

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  • Seafloor Systems News
    20 July, 2018
    Newly Appointed Seafloor Systems Dealer

    OPTRON was recently appointed as the local dealer for Seafloor Systems in the Southern Africa sales territory.

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  • EagleNXT News
    6 April, 2018
    Optimized Workflow for Geospatial Drone Operators

    senseFly, the world’s leading producer of professional drone solutions, recently announced a new software integration with Trimble Business Centre software.

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  • Nikon News
    9 February, 2018
    Nikon-Trimble Introduces New Mechanical Total Stations to Enhance Productivity

    Nikon introduced today the Nikon XF and Nikon XS mechanical total stations to expand its portfolio of solutions for mainstream surveying and construction applications.

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