Berlin, Germany, and Hollywood, Florida, November 20, 2025: UP42 announced today their partnership with NV5, a leading provider of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data based in Florida.
A view looking over the Satsop River in the Chehalis Basin project area. The image was created from the LiDAR bare earth model overlaid with the 3D point cloud and colored by elevation. The project area consists of 8 areas of interest which encompass portions of the Newaukum River, Skookumchuck River, South Fork Chehalis River, Satsop River, Wynoochee River, Stearns Creek, Elk Creek, and Bunker Creek which are all tributaries to the Chehalis River. Data were collected to support environmental habitat and species restoration efforts along with developing flood reduction strategies.
LiDAR is a form of geospatial data collection in which sensors send out laser pulses and collect the returned signals to form point clouds, where every point contains data including longitude, latitude, and elevation. NV5 is UP42’s first LiDAR provider partner.
Among other applications, NV5 LiDAR data is ideal for vegetation management and infrastructure monitoring projects, with tasking available for long corridors, transmission and distribution networks, and local grids. LiDAR point clouds give information on distances between tree foliage and power lines, reducing the need for in-person manual surveying.
LiDAR data brings value to a huge variety of use cases. For example, in architecture, engineering, and construction, it can be used during site planning stages to create detailed point clouds and Digital Terrain Models. When used to monitor sites over time, users can analyze ground and slope stability and detect surface subsidence to prevent danger. LiDAR data is also useful for building digital twin foundations.
As LiDAR data isn’t reliant on sunlight, it can be collected at any time of day or night. NV5 data has an accuracy of 10 cm (vertical) and 30 cm (horizontal) and can complement classic photogrammetry methods.
LiDAR data from NV5 can now be collected on demand over Canada and the United States. You can place an order here.
About UP42
UP42 was founded in 2019 with a clear purpose: to transform how organizations order, access, and analyze Earth observation data. Our platform brings together the world’s leading geospatial providers, and offers a single touchpoint to access, manage, and process data at scale. From vegetation management and infrastructure monitoring to disaster response, UP42 helps organizations across industries find solutions to complex problems through Earth observation. Our expert support team and detailed documentation guide our users through every step. Visit us at www.up42.com .
About NV5 Geospatial
NV5 Geospatial is a provider of geospatial services, providing end-to-end solutions and insights to organizations that need geospatial intelligence to mitigate risk, plan for growth, better manage resources and advance scientific understanding. We combine the widest array of advanced remote sensing technologies with proprietary processes, analytics tools, algorithms, and analyses tailored to meet our clients’ needs.
