DME is a radio navigation technology that measures the slant range (distance) between an aircraft and a base station.[Credit: Istock] Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) is an aviation radar system ...

No audio available for this content. A lot of talk is being made about UAVs these days and how this technology is going to revolutionize many industries, with surveying being one of the biggest users.

Modern surveying technology has come a long way from the stand-alone theodolites. Now there is a wide variety of equipment available to suit just about every timeframe and budge. Not that long ago, ...