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Powerline inspections are risky, slow, and difficult from the ground.

Small faults, damaged components, and possible heat issues are not always easy to see until they become bigger problems.

That is where the DJI Matrice 400 + Zenmuse H30T changes the workflow.

With powerful zoom and thermal imaging, inspection teams can check power lines, insulators, towers, and substations from a safer distance, while still getting the detail they need to make faster decisions.

Built for electrical inspection.
Built for safer line patrols.
Built to help teams see more from the air.

Contact SOM Survey Instruments to request for a quote.

GNSS isn’t just for traditional surveys anymore, it’s changing how field teams collect accurate data faster.

Site measurements used to mean bulky equipment, complicated setup, and waiting too long to get reliable coordinates.

But with the Emlid Reach RX2 GNSS Receiver, you're capturing accurate RTK points with a compact, easy-to-use rover built for fast fieldwork.

Here’s what makes it a game-changer:
→ Centimeter-level RTK accuracy for reliable data capture
→ Compact, lightweight design that is easy to carry on site
→ Works with Emlid Flow for simple data collection and stakeout
→ Fast setup, ideal for teams who need results without unnecessary complexity

It’s how surveyors, engineers, GIS teams, and construction professionals are speeding up site work, reducing measurement errors, and making better decisions with accurate field data.

Use it for:
→ Topographic surveys
→ Construction set-out
→ GIS data collection
→ As-built measurements
→ Site checks and inspections

Each point gives you clean, usable data that can support CAD drawings, reports, mapping workflows, or project updates.

Curious how it could work for your workflow?

Click the link below to learn more about survey-ready GNSS workflows with the Reach RX2, and why field teams are adopting it as a smarter way to collect accurate data.
https://somsurveyinstruments.com/get-instant-quote/gnss-solutions/emlid-reach-rx2

Comment with your biggest site measurement challenge, we might feature it in our next demo.

RS4 Receiver Alone vs RS4 Pro Essential Kit

Both are strong GNSS solutions, but they serve different needs.

The Reach RS4 alone is a powerful receiver if you already have your own controller, software, tripod, pole, and accessories.

But if you want a complete setup that gets you working faster, the RS4 Pro Essential Kit gives you a ready-to-use base and rover solution with the tools, software and accessories needed to start collecting accurate survey data with confidence.

The RS4 gives you strong GNSS performance and tilt compensation.
The RS4 Pro adds visual tools like AR stakeout and camera-assisted workflows to make fieldwork faster and easier.

So the question is not which one is good.
It is which one gets you moving faster.

Need help choosing the right GNSS setup for your work?

Contact SOM Survey Instruments today and request a quote.

Every surveyor’s journey looks different.

For A***n, the journey was about finding more than just a survey instrument supplier.

He needed a team that could offer honest advice, technical support that actually helps, and guidance that continues long after the sale.

That’s exactly what we aim to provide at SOM Survey Instruments.

Because the right equipment matters, but the right support makes the difference.

Looking for a survey instrument company that offers great service, honest advice, and genuine support?

Let’s chat.

Struggling to get an RTK fix on your FJD Trion P2 LiDAR Scanner?

In our latest video, we walk you through how to configure RTK using both TrigNet and your own NTRIP base station, so you can scan with more confidence and capture accurate georeferenced point cloud data.

Whether you are working on construction sites, mining projects, stockpile surveys, or as-built documentation, the right RTK setup helps you get cleaner, more reliable results from your LiDAR workflow.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel by clicking the link below:
https://youtu.be/BCwFdXsrgbU?si=rutskEzgjmK3niRj

Survey firms are already trusted to manage spatial data above ground. But many are still outsourcing one of the most valuable parts of the project: GPR work.

Ground Penetrating Radar is becoming a major opportunity for survey companies that want to expand their services, keep more revenue in-house, and offer clients a more complete solution.

In our latest blog, we unpack why bringing GPR in-house can help survey firms:

✅ Reduce outsourced costs
✅ Improve project control
✅ Deliver faster turnaround times
✅ Expand into higher-value work
✅ Build a stronger competitive advantage

The demand for subsurface data is growing. The real question is: why keep giving that opportunity away?

Read the full blog on our website.
-written by Daniel de Klerk
https://somsurveyinstruments.com/more/blog-posts

Before excavation starts, you need to know what is happening underground.

The Proceq GS8000 Pro helps surveyors, engineers, and construction teams detect and map subsurface risks with clearer 2D and 3D visibility.

With real-time scanning, ultra-wideband radar, high-accuracy geolocation, on-site tagging, and CAD/GIS-ready outputs, teams can move from underground detection to better planning, safer excavation, and more confident decision-making.

Whether you are working on utility detection, excavation safety, road and bridge inspection, or subsurface mapping, the GS8000 Pro gives you a practical way to find hidden risks before they become costly problems.

Swipe through to see why teams choose the GS8000 Pro.

Send us a message to learn more or request a quote.