Our Scans · (ZY.2.09) Spatial Science · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2025, the convergence of AI and remote sensing with regulatory frameworks like the European Union Deforestation Regulation is revolutionizing how agribusinesses demonstrate sustainability, monitor deforestation, and manage environmental risks. Farmonaut
• [New] The Commission directs the USDA and EPA to prioritize research and programs to help growers adopt precision agricultural techniques, including remote sensing and precision application technologies that will help growers further reduce pesticide usage. No-Till Farmer
• [New] Technological advancements in 2025 - such as remote sensing, IoT devices, drones, and artificial intelligence - are empowering companies to stay ahead in compliance, reduce risks, and ensure sustainable operations. Farmonaut
• [New] China plans a 300-satellite constellation by 2030 in very low Earth orbit to enable global 15-minute revisit for remote sensing data spaceinsider. TS2 Space
• [New] Enhanced Earth Observation Constellations: On the remote-sensing side, constellations will use AI onboard to identify features of interest (e.g., only sending images that contain certain events). TS2 Space
• [New] Over 80% of agribusinesses will use AI-powered remote sensing for EUDR compliance by 2025. Farmonaut
• [New] Malaysia has officially launched the development of its national Remote Sensing Satellite project, expected to be completed within the next two to three years. Southeast Asia Space Monitor by AzurX
• [New] DARPA's DRIFT program showcases the potential of SAR satellite constellations and analysis algorithms in advancing remote sensing capabilities. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] By 2025, precision agriculture GIS is projected to increase crop yields by up to 20% while reducing water usage by 30%. Farmonaut
• [New] NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar: The NISAR, a collaborative mission between NASA and ISRO, is a dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite designed for remote sensing, providing insights into various Earth systems including ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, and natural hazards. Drishti IAS
• By 2025, over 65% of mining companies will use GIS cloud platforms for real-time resource mapping and analytics. Farmonaut
• By employing GIS and machine learning to project exposure scenarios for 2030, 2050, and 2100, we strengthen predictive models for assessing vulnerability specific to infrastructure, linking physical risks to socio-economic impacts. / Qatar Nature
• Earlier, reports emerged that Finland's National Land Survey will begin developing and testing tools to counter Russian GPS jamming in North Karelia. UNITED24 Media
• ArcGIS Pro is a powerful and versatile GIS platform that is well-suited for creating and analyzing the projected map of USA for 2025. Site Title
• Leading GIS platforms, such as Esri's ArcGIS, offer advanced analytical tools and data integration capabilities, making them indispensable for creating and interpreting projected maps. Site Title
• With a significant investment plan for road improvements, GIS is essential for managing future changes and disruptions in London's road space. SlideShare
• Sharing a ride with Athena will be NASA's Lunar Trailblazer, a satellite designed to orbit the moon and use remote sensing to detect water. CNN
• Chinese providers are aggressively underpricing services internationally, threatening Western remote sensing firms. Caliber.az
• Capella customers will have access to rapid, ultra-secure synthetic aperture radar and remote sensing through the first quantum-enabled Earth observation platform. Quantum Zeitgeist

Last updated: 15 September 2025