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Johnathan Smeh

Project Manager & Geomatics Expert
Balko Technologies
Participates in 2 items

Johnathan Smeh is a UAV and Photogrammetry Specialist who recently joined Balko Technologies as a project manager and Geomatics Expert.

He has worked within the commercial UAV sector for over a decade. He has accumulated hundreds of flight hours on various fixed wing and multi-rotor aircraft, and has flown complex missions on Canadian Forces Bases and International Airports.

Operating several UAV service providing companies, Johnathan became skilled at business development and performing UAV services from start to finish including flight planning, piloting, data collection, and processing.

Johnathan has collected data from a wide array of UAV sensors such as: RGB, Thermal, Acoustic, HyperSpectral and Magnetometers.

Over the years, Johnathan became particularly specialized in precision photogrammetry data collection and processing, with a focus on high fidelity modeling (under 1mm GSD). 

Sessions in which Johnathan Smeh participates

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...

1:15 PM
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | 30 minutes
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems

Project Overview: Discuss the integration process of the Connectiv LiDAR system with the Velos Rotors V3 UAV, focusing on custom modifications for transportation infrastructure inspections and topographic mapping. Highlight the key features and benefits of the custom UAV solution, such as modularity, precision, and safety.Innovative Payloads: Highlight the use of Phase One P3, Drone Rescue Systems DRS-25 parachute, Riegl MiniVux3, and Sony 61 MP camera.Technological Advancements...

Sessions in which Johnathan Smeh 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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