From Drone to Map: Import Lidar Data into Global Mapper

In the first in a series of webcasts covering lidar processing in Global Mapper, we demonstrate the process of importing lidar data. Watch this video to learn about point cloud attribute structure and metadata, which provides access to detailed information about the point cloud, including the coverage area, point density, and classifications. Download a trial of Global Mapper: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-... Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Event series 03:21 - Webinar kickoff 03:37 - Session agenda 06:15 - Find lidar data from online sources 09:05 - How to import lidar data into Global Mapper 09:30 - Lidar data overview 11:21 - Tip: Don't bypass point cloud creation! 12:07 - Interacting with loaded lidar data 12:51 - Understand your lidar attributes 14:40 - Reviewing lidar & point cloud metadata 19:43 - Tip: Search vector data to interact with your point cloud 21:00 - Load point cloud into Global Mapper from an unrecognized format (ex: ASCII Text File Import) 24:27 - How to delineate a point cloud to calculate coverage area 26:16 - Tip: How to create an index layer that links to related lidar data files 27:08 - Coverage polygon attributes 27:39 - Wrap-up 29:24 - Conclusion