AI in QGIS

AI in QGIS

Author: MapScaping March 5, 2026 Duration: 49:20
I've been playing around with a lot of large language models lately, and it is absolutely fascinating to watch them work. But what happens when you bring that directly into QGIS? Right now, AI in the geospatial industry is a lot like a fast, enthusiastic new intern, incredibly helpful, and sometimes completely wrong, but improving at a rate that no human can compete with.  As we hand more of our geoprocessing tasks over to these algorithms, and computing becomes more pervasive, are our own GIS skills becoming obsolete? Or are we just unlocking radically different opportunities to rethink our careers?

The MapScaping Podcast delves into the intricate world where geography meets data. This isn't about static paper maps, but the dynamic, digital systems that help us understand our planet. Each conversation focuses on the practical and the visionary within GIS, geospatial technology, remote sensing, and earth observation. You'll hear directly from the cartographers, data scientists, software developers, and analysts who are building the tools and interpreting the information that defines modern digital geography. The discussions explore how satellite imagery is used, how location intelligence solves complex problems, and where the technology is headed next. For professionals, students, or anyone fascinated by how we chart and comprehend our world, this podcast offers a grounded look at a field that is constantly redrawing its own boundaries. Tune in to The MapScaping Podcast for insights that are as much about the people and ideas shaping this space as they are about the technology itself. It's a consistent source for those who think spatially, providing depth and context that goes beyond the software interface. Listen to find out how the hidden structures of geospatial data influence everything from urban planning and environmental conservation to business logistics and everyday apps.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 52:17
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Modern Geospatial [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:25
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Introduction To LIDAR & Point Clouds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:52
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Introduction to Cloud Native Geospatial [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:13
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GeeMap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:55
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GPS Reimagined [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:36
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The Business of QGIS Development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:26
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Making Beautiful Maps In Felt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:36
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Planet - Imaging Everything, Every Day ... Almost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:19
Planet manufactures and manages the world’s largest constellation of earth observation satellites! Imaging “Just about everywhere on earth just about every day – Making change visible, accessible, and actionable” … and t…