GEOSPATIAL FRONTIERS

A Publication by Project Geospatial

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Geospatial Frontiers, a new publication from Project Geospatial, brings together leading voices and experts from across the geospatial ecosystem to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges. Through in-depth articles and discussions, Geospatial Frontiers aims to explore innovative solutions and spark critical conversations that will shape the future of geospatial technology and its applications.

AUTHORS

Adam Simmons

Keith Barber

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Unlocking the Potential: Reimagining the Commercial Remote Sensing Market

The high cost of commercial remote sensing data is a major obstacle to widespread adoption. As Keith Barber notes, 'Right now, the price point is such that it's still cheaper to go hire 150 guys to walk that field than it is to use the technology.' By refactoring the executability of the commercial and government markets from a macro-economic perspective and moving to a Defense-wide budget, the price per image or access would decline, amortizing the value and creating a price point where commercial adoption would rapidly increase, essentially baselining the cost.