by admin | May 27, 2026 | Forest Inventory, Health and Safety, LiDAR, Silva Cloud, TreeTools
Understanding how easy (or difficult) it is to move through a forest stand is something every forester and contractor experiences — but until recently, it has been difficult to quantify at scale. Using LiDAR data, Interpine has developed an approach to map human walk...
by admin | May 14, 2026 | TreeTools, UAV's / Drones, Virtual Plot
Interpine is pleased to offer forestry professionals a tightly integrated drone‑to‑decision solution, combining the proven performance of DJI Enterprise hardware with Virtual Plot, Interpine’s AI tree‑level forest plot level inventory and analysis software for quick...
by admin | May 12, 2026 | Forest Inventory, Remote sensing, TreeTools, UAV's / Drones, Virtual Plot
Thinning is a critical component of radiata pine forest management, improving stand growth, stability, and overall forest health. As the forestry sector continues to seek safer, more efficient, and cost‑effective approaches to thinning — particularly on steep or...
by admin | May 6, 2026 | Log Measurement, Log Scaling
Accurate measurement of log volumes remains one of the most persistent challenges in post-harvest forestry operations. Traditional stack-based scaling methods rely on geometric assumptions and conversion factors that can struggle with real-world conditions such as...
by admin | Feb 13, 2026 | LiDAR, UAV's / Drones
The Interpine team currently utilises the DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR sensor as part of its operational drone services, reflecting a continued focus on improving data quality and operational capability. For those interested in understanding how the L3 compares with the...
by admin | Jan 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
We’re excited to announce the latest update for TreeTools Virtual Plot Professional! Start collecting forest inventory stocking plots with your drone today using the power of artificial intelligence. Check out our new “Getting Started” tutorial for version 2.13 of...
by admin | Dec 18, 2025 | UAV's / Drones
Beyond Line of Sight Operations Certification At Interpine Innovation, we’re proud to operate under CAA Part 102 Certification, enabling us to fly drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This capability is a game-changer for our clients and the wider forestry and...
by admin | Dec 17, 2025 | Deep Learning / Ai, Environmental, UAV's / Drones
At Interpine Innovation, we’re proud to have partnered in a groundbreaking trial that is transforming how New Zealand tackles one of its most persistent agricultural challenges: bovine tuberculosis (TB). The government recently launched a trial in Central Otago to...
by admin | Dec 16, 2025 | Deep Learning / Ai, Environmental, Slash Assessment
Interpine Innovation Leads AI Detection for Woody Debris Assessment, Driving Top Honours for Tairāwhiti Cyclone Recovery Project. Our team recently deployed advanced AI detection systems to support a comprehensive assessment of large woody debris across the Tairāwhiti...
by David Herries | Nov 21, 2025 | LiDAR, UAV's / Drones
We’re excited to announce a major leap forward for Interpine’s drone services team: the integration of the DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR sensor into our fleet. This upgrade represents a new era in precision forestry mapping and large-scale terrain analysis. What This Means for...
