GeoCue Partners with Ouster to Integrate Rev8 OS1 Max Lidar into TrueView Drone Systems
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On September 1, 2026, GeoCue announced a strategic partnership with Ouster to integrate the Rev8 OS1 Max digital lidar into its TrueView product line. This integration aims to enhance utility corridor and large-scale infrastructure mapping across the U.S. The Rev8 OS1 Max sensor is compliant with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), which is crucial for federal projects requiring domestic content.
The collaboration is significant as it allows GeoCue to provide a high-performance, compliant solution for customers in the utility and infrastructure sectors. The TrueView 1 payloads, combined with the LP360 point-cloud software, will deliver survey-grade data, enhancing the capabilities of drone surveying in critical infrastructure monitoring. Frank Darmayan, CEO of GeoCue, emphasized the importance of American-made technology in this transition.
Looking ahead, Ouster will showcase the Rev8 OS1 Max at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas from September 1-3, 2026. This partnership not only strengthens GeoCue's product offerings but also highlights the growing importance of native color digital lidar in advancing drone mapping technologies and applications in public safety and infrastructure management.
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GeoCue Integrates Ouster’s BABA-Compliant Rev8 OS1 Max Lidar Into TrueView Drone Payloads
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