In spring 2025, the National Land Survey of Finland deployed a new topographic data production system. The implementation has been described as exceptionally successful — possibly the best in the organisation’s history. The rollout was completed without any production disruptions, which is rare for such large-scale reforms.
Oulu is rapidly becoming a hotspot for developing new applications around drone technology. In October, Location Innovation Hub organised a Discovery Day event, giving participants the chance to visit the OuluZone test area and learn about the latest developments in drone innovation.
From the National Land Survey to research hubs and startups, Finland’s geospatial community is playing a growing role in shaping how the world understands and uses location data.
The new online course "Location and AI: Deep Dive" provides a practical deep dive into some of the most common AI applications in the geospatial domain, from satellite imagery and spatial time series to point clouds.
Experts from the forestry sector and biodiversity research gathered to explore how species data can better support sustainable forest management. The event highlighted practical solutions, data availability challenges, and the need for collaboration.
The competition for technological leadership is intensifying, and geopolitical tensions are making the situation more complicated in various parts of the world.
A pilot project in Oulu is exploring how autonomous flights can make city delivery networks more efficient and lay the groundwork for the future of drone logistics in Finland.
This new open-source based system enables more efficient and up-to-date maintenance of the national topographic data and the production of general map products.
NinjaLabo is a deep-tech company pushing the boundaries of real-time AI processing in space and edge environments.
Location Innovation Hub offers a free online course in English on the opportunities of combining AI with geospatial data. It is especially useful for small and medium-sized enterprises.