Challenger News

Incorporating Satellite Imagery & Exclusive Geospatial Datasets for Energy Companies

Challenger continues to be a reseller of Maxar’s extensive library of satellite imagery products and solutions. The latest product to become available is Spatial On Demand. Providing quick and easy access to professional-grade geospatial data sets, Spatial On Demand allows you to create a living picture of project sites and helps companies better manage operations. You […]

Accelerating Solar Farm Construction

Challenger Geomatics was recently featured by Leica Geosystems in their Pure Surveying Insights publication for our recent work at the Travers Solar Project which is located in Vulcan County just south of Calgary. SECRETS FROM THE SURVEYING FIRM THAT IS ACCELERATING SOLAR FARM CONSTRUCTION Combining the speed of a tilt rover with the automation of stylesheets has […]

Michael Lee, ALS, MBA, P.Eng is named new VP in Edmonton

After an extensive search, Challenger has found our new Vice President of Edmonton Operations. Michael Lee was previously a Branch Manager for Maltais Geomatics and then Altus Geomatics, and has been an Alberta Land Surveyor (ALS) for a little over 10 years. During his time in the field and then as a Project Manager, Michael […]

Introducing Deetrin Geomatics, A New Partnership with the Gwich’in Development Corporation

With Deetrin Geomatics, Challenger is thrilled to announce another new Indigenous partnership which will strengthen our longstanding relationship with the Gwich’in of the Northwest Territories. This new company will be majority-owned by the Gwich’in Development Corporation (GDC). Challenger looks forward to working with our new partner on a variety of projects. Deetrin Geomatics will provide […]

Challenger has acquired a New Laser Scanner, Leica RTC 360

Challenger always works closely with our clients to make sure we’re offering the right tools and technology to complete the job efficiently. The Leica RTC360 complements our other laser scanning tools, the Leica BLK360 and Leica Scanstation P40, and we believe will offer significant time and cost savings on a wide range of projects. Like our other […]

Announcing the Formation of Det’on Cho Challenger Geomatics

Challenger Geomatics Ltd. and Det’on Cho Management LP are proud of the many successful business partnerships we have each established. Together we continue this journey of collaboration with the formation of a new company, Det’on Cho Challenger Geomatics. Our new company will provide survey, mapping, and remote sensing services within the Akaitcho Territory of the […]

Challenger Acquires New Amberg Technology For Rail Surveys

At Challenger, we have extensive experience on rail projects both industrial as well as for transit. To increase efficiency and better serve our rail clients, Challenger has decided to invest in the Amberg GRP System FX. The Amberg is a mobile survey system specifically designed for rail. With this technology, Challenger can collect highly accurate track geometry […]

Inukshuk Geomatics Celebrating 20-Year Partnership with IDC

Building on our significant experience operating in the north, Challenger Geomatics has formed strong relationships with many local Indigenous partners, and we are pleased to be celebrating, alongside our Inuvialuit partners, this important milestone. Inukshuk Geomatics is an Indigenous-owned company providing professional geomatics services in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region of the Northwest Territories. This includes the […]