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Graham Anderson

Operations Lead
Spexi
Participates in 1 Session

Graham Anderson - Spexi Operations Lead

Graham has been working in drone operations & sales for 6 years. He holds an advanced pilot certification in Canada, a part 107 license for the US & a Flyer ID for operations in the United Kingdom.

Graham first saw the potential for working with drones when flying a DJI Spark with a friend in 2018. From there the mental propellers never stopped turning as he explored ways to enter the drone industry. He joined UAViation (later Volatus Aerospace) in Vancouver, Canada in 2019 as a pilot & business development manager. Graham has sold & managed projects in private industry & government using a wide array of airframes & sensors for photogrammetry, thermal imaging, Lidar, magnetometers, & more. Graham joined Spexi as Operations lead in January of 2022.

Outside of drones, Graham loves disruptive technologies of all kinds, traveling with his family, great food, and a cold beer on a sunny patio.

Sessions in which Graham Anderson participates

Wednesday 30 October, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 30 minutes
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

As the drone industry is increasingly focuses on developing larger airframes and equipping them with bigger sensors, Spexi is taking a revolutionary approach to aerial imagery. At Spexi, we believe that the future of geospatial data collection lies not in size and complexity, but in numbers and standardization. The Spexi platform leverages the power of crowdsourcing, deploying local pilots with small drones to capture standardized imagery across entire cities. This method allows us to achieve...

Sessions in which Graham Anderson attends

Monday 28 October, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour
Reality Capture & Digital TwinsEarth Observation ProgramGeomatics for the Public GoodGeospatial AIbuildingSMART Canada Annual BIM SummitHydrospatial AdvancesRemotely Piloted Aircraft SystemsSubsurface Utility Engineering Advances

Join us at the National Geomatics Networking Reception Enjoy a selection of gourmet hors d'oeuvres, including savoury Moroccan lamb meatballs, smoked pork belly lollipops, and wild mushroom arancini with truffle oil. Vegetarian options like vegetable samosas with mango chutney and goat cheese tartelettes will satisfy all palates. Plus, your ticket includes a drink to enjoy while you connect with industry professionals. Elevate your evening with these delicious bites and great company!

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Tuesday 29 October, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | 30 minutes
Geospatial AI

How exactly does artificial intelligence work and what can you use it for in the geomatics domain? Using real-life examples from our projects, they demonstrate how you can use AI to gain new insights and increase efficiency by automating your data processing workflows.We explore how GeoAI is fusing spatial data science and Geomatics technology to help automate the extraction, classification, and analysis of all types of spatial or non-spatial data. Learn how GeoAI can detect clusters, ...

2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 30 minutes
Reality Capture & Digital Twins

The three building blocks of digital building delivery are BIM, VDC and Digital Twins. There are various definitions for these three things, but based on my experience I define them as follows:- Building Information Modelling: a model with or without 3D geometry that hosts the information about building material, dimensions, connections, forces, power, flow rates, and all other elements required in each element that forms the building. - A key subset of understanding BIM is under...

3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | 30 minutes
buildingSMART Canada Annual BIM Summit

Despite the rhetoric surrounding the use of building information modelling (BIM) to enhance collaboration by connecting people and data, the status quo is to work with proprietary solutions and closed file formats, limiting accessibility and interoperability. Additionally, the increasing complexity of projects in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry requires technology that integrates data at a range of scales, from asset to city, and beyond. To address ...

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4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 2 hours
Earth Observation ProgramReality Capture & Digital TwinsGeomatics for the Public GoodGeospatial AIbuildingSMART Canada Annual BIM SummitHydrospatial AdvancesRemotely Piloted Aircraft SystemsSubsurface Utility Engineering Advances

Wrap up the first full day of Canada's National Geomatics Expo with the GoGeomatics Meetup! This lively party and networking event, free to attend, starts right after the day's sessions, offering a perfect blend of fun and professional interaction. Held on the expo main floor, the meetup features a cash bar to help you unwind and enjoy the evening. Join us for an exciting night of music, mingling, and making connections with fellow attendees. Don't miss this chance to relax and expand your ne...

Wednesday 30 October, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada)
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM | 50 minutes
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

RPAS platforms and sensors have come a long way since their commerical adoption almost a decade ago and have quickly become a main stay of many professional's tool kits. This show's the industry's appetite for adopting new technologies and matching them up with the right application. With a pannel of very experienced professionals from various sectors of Canada's Geospatial RPAS scene, we explore what has driven sensor development and how sensors might further develop along the lines of use c...

9:45 AM
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | 30 minutes
Subsurface Utility Engineering Advances

Local governments have been updating their asset inventories to comply with the TCA legislation since the early 2000s, paying particular attention to the attributes, locations, ages and conditions of their assets. However, infrastructure changes constantly due to capital projects and land development, especially in fast-growing municipalities like Kelowna. Collecting accurate and complete information on new assets has been a major challenge, mainly due to limited staff resources. To address t...

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10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | 45 minutes
Geomatics for the Public Good

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on Geo-Entrepreneurship, featuring distinguished experts from geospatial consultancies, geomatics communication and event companies, and geomatics software firms. This session is designed for those interested in the intersection of geospatial technology and entrepreneurship.Journey to Entrepreneurship: Hear from our panelists on their motivations for leaving traditional careers to pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the geospatial field. Dis...