The Business of QGIS Development

The Business of QGIS Development

Author: MapScaping December 20, 2023 Duration: 52:26
Nyall Dawson is a QGIS developer, cartographer, and owner and founder of North Road, a company specializing in open-source geospatial software. His journey into geospatial began with personal interests in mapping and cartography, which later evolved into a business called North Road. But that's not why I wanted to make this episode for you, I wanted to share this story with you because it could be your story too.  You could decide to have a story that starts with contributing to something you care about, which leads to you becoming a known expert within a community that cares about the same thing and evolves into paid opportunities. That could be your story too!   You can connect with Nyall here: https://twitter.com/nyalldawson https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyall-dawson-18b6016a/   Sponsored by Planet  Learn more at www.planet.com/gis           Recommended Podcast Episodes   Planet https://mapscaping.com/podcast/planet-imaging-everything-every-day-almost/   Monetizing an open-source geospatial project https://mapscaping.com/podcast/monetizing-an-open-source-geospatial-project/   Being self-employed in Earth Observation https://mapscaping.com/podcast/being-self-employed-in-the-earth-observation-sector/   Geospatial Side Hustles https://mapscaping.com/podcast/geospatial-side-hustles/   Self Employment in the GIS Industry https://mapscaping.com/podcast/self-employment-in-the-gis-geospatial-industry/   A Business built on Open Source GIS https://mapscaping.com/podcast/a-business-built-on-open-source-gis/      

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: 100

The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography
Podcast Episodes
Thermal Imagery From Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:51
Applications of thermal imaging from space include monitoring wildfires, urban heat islands, economic activity, and the built environment. But it's not easy ;) Connect with Robin Cole at https://robmarkcole.com/ Check ou…
I Quit My Job [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:08
After 12 years of working as a GIS specialist / Consultant, I quit and I am ready to move on. Looking back at the last 12 years if I could go back in time and give myself some advice I would tell myself these 8 things. B…
Monitoring Atmospheric Pollution From Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:53
It turns out that monitoring atmospheric pollution from space is really hard! But if you can do it will help you understand air quality, solar energy, ozone Layer and UV radiation, emissions and surfaces fluxes, and clim…
Hex Tiles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
The problem of unification: Spatial data comes in many different sizes, shapes, and formats making it a difficult and time-consuming process to join data for visualization, exploration, and analysis. Enter the Hex Tile s…
The Business of Web Maps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:32
This is a story about a hobby project called Scribble Maps that grew into business… but it's also a story about the opportunities and challenges of creating geospatial tools for non-geospatial professionals. Jonathan Wag…
Finding Water Leaks From Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:50
This is a story about finding water on Mars and adapting the technology to look for leaking pipes underground here on earth ... but in this story, we don't just solve the problem, we build a business around it! Lauren Gu…
How To Keep Your Satellite Pointing At Earth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:55
It turns out that satellites are not as passive as you might think, and in the case of earth observation satellites it's not easy to keep them pointing at earth! But if you have a map of the stars, a sun tracker, and are…
Bathymetric Lidar and Blue Carbon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:16
This is a story about bathymetric Lidar... and how geo-tagged sharks led to the discovery of a huge nature-based carbon sink in the Bahamas. More on this case study here: https://r-evolution.com/r-initiatives/oceans The…
Re-Published - QGIS Offline And In The Field [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
Republishing this episode because of the audio issues with the original episode! Mergin Maps lets you create QGIS projects that can be used to collect and edit data in the field. You see updates in near real-time, even f…
The Open Geospatial Consortium [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:56
The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is an international consortium of more than 500 businesses, government agencies, research organizations, and universities ... but why should you care? Maybe because this community is…