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SurvStar Q3 2026 Update Preview: Online Firmware Download
Have you ever found the firmware update process for robotic total stations tedious—requiring you to copy files to a USB drive and then import them into the instrument's system to perform the upgrade?
SurvStar has now introduced online firmware downloading. Simply click "Get Online" to automatically download the firmware locally, then click "Upgrade" to quickly complete the installation.

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6 DAYS TO GO | 6 NEW PRODUCTS FROM SOUTH

The countdown to INTERGEO 2026 has officially begun.

Over the next 6 days, SOUTH will unveil 6 new products — one each day — bringing our latest innovations in surveying and geospatial technology to Munich.

First up: the new SA130mini Airborne LiDAR System.

Designed for efficient UAV-based aerial mapping, the SA130mini combines a lightweight 1.3 kg body with a detection range of up to 1200 m and support for up to 16 returns. It also enables synchronized acquisition and fusion of LiDAR, thermal infrared and RGB data, helping users capture richer, multi-dimensional information in a single flight.

Want to learn more about the SA130mini and see what SOUTH is bringing to INTERGEO this year?

Visit the SOUTH booth and meet our team in Munich.

📍 INTERGEO 2026, Munich
📅 Sep 15–17, 2026
📌 Booth C6 · D139 & E135, Messe München

Product 1 of 6 is here. Five more are coming. Stay tuned.

#SOUTH #INTERGEO2026 #SA130mini #LiDAR #AirborneLiDAR #UAVMapping #Geospatial #Surveying

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Online Geoid Models
SurvStar 2026 Q3 Update Preview – 🌍 Online Geoid Models
Remember the last time you spent 20 minutes searching for a country specific geoid grid file, only to end up with the wrong format? And then juggling USB drives to import it?
Those days are over. SurvStar now includes a built in global database with official files for over 40 countries. A single tap downloads exactly what you need, right when you need it – and you can switch parameters instantly for international projects.
No more hunting. No more USB. Just reliable elevation results, every time.
Stay tuned for this update and more detailed information!

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AI Assistant
SurvStar 2026 Q3 Update Preview ⑤ – 🤖 AI Assistant
When you're on a job and a setting just doesn't make sense, who do you ask? The manual is too slow; your colleague is out of work.
That's exactly the gap the AI Assistant fills – it's always ready. Type your question in any language, and get a clear, actionable answer within seconds. Whether it's a workflow hiccup or a technical deep dive, the assistant guides you step by step, like a seasoned expert looking over your shoulder.
24/7. Multilingual. Instant. You'll wonder how you ever managed without it.
Stay tuned for this update and more detailed information!

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Remote Assistance
SurvStar 2026 Q3 Update Preview ④ – 🖥️ Remote Assistance
Imagine this: a user is stuck on a remote site, the technical support engineer hundreds of miles away. A phone call can't show you what's on that screen – but SurvStar Remote Assistance can.
Connect to the controller remotely, view the live display, check every parameter, and walk them through the fix step by step. No travel, no guesswork – just fast, effective support that gets the job done.
Stay tuned for this update and more detailed information!

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Online Collaboration
SurvStar 2026 Q3 Update Preview ③ – ☁️ Online Collaboration
Surveying is no longer a solo mission – but without real time sync, it can feel like everyone's working from a different script.
Online Collaboration changes that. Field crews measure points, office teams see them appear instantly on their CAD screens. Coordinate parameters update across all devices simultaneously, and missing points get flagged before you pack up.
Stay tuned for this update and more detailed information!

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Road Design & Stakeout
SurvStar 2026 Q3 Update Preview ② – 🛣️ Road Design & Stakeout
With SurvStar’s road function you can create, recognize, edit, and inspect road geometries directly on your controller – no external PC software required. See curves, straight sections, and transition zones clearly laid out, and spot potential issues before you stake out.
Less time crunching numbers, road work just got a whole lot simpler.
Stay tuned for this update and more detailed information!

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Auto Laser Measurement
SurvStar 2026 Q3 Update Preview ① - 🎯 Auto Laser Measurement
Say goodbye to shaky hands. SurvStar's Auto Laser Measurement takes over the hard part. It zooms in, locks onto the target, and captures the targets automatically. No more retaking points because your hand twitched.
Just stand, aim, measure and move on – faster, steadier, and consistently accurate.
Stay tuned for this update and more detailed information!

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🏺 SOUTH Laser RTK Spotted in CCTV News Covered Archaeological Project

In a recent report by CCTV News, one of China’s leading national news outlets, a SOUTH Laser RTK (International market version is ALPS1) was seen in action during an international archaeological expedition in the Altai region.

The China–Russia joint archaeological project combined high-precision GNSS surveying, UAV aerial photography and 3D modeling to support the excavation and investigation of important archaeological remains.

For archaeological teams working in complex outdoor environments, accurate and efficient positioning matters. SOUTH Laser RTK technology helps make field data collection easier and more flexible, especially when measuring points that are difficult or inconvenient to reach directly.

From construction sites and cadastral surveys to cultural heritage and archaeology, SOUTH continues to bring reliable geospatial technology into real-world applications around the globe.

SOUTH Laser RTK — precision that reaches beyond conventional surveying.

#SOUTH #LaserRTK #GNSS #Surveying #Archaeology #Geospatial #CCTVNews

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AcuteLas CAD Builder Release Announcement (2026)
We are delighted to announce a POWERFUL NEW RELEASE: the CAD Builder drawing module in AcuteLas Studio.
It supports direct loading of LAS point clouds, and simplifies the creation of architectural floor plan, facade and section drawings. It enables custom point cloud axis orientation and rapid leveling, one click insertion of building components, together with annotation tools including text, dimensioning, title blocks and drawing frames. Standardized floor plan and façade drawings can be generated with a single click.
Lexi Xu and Ye Zhang, will host an Online Meeting next Wednesday (August 26th) for a comprehensive presentation. Please reserve your time and join us promptly.
Join Us Online: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AWbSgStoJ/

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