Blom News

Blom UK, formerly known as Simmons Aerofilms, is one of the UK's leading providers of aerial imagery and digital map solutions. We provide a complete range of mapping services including aerial photography, surveying and LiDAR (laser-scanning).

INFOMAR Coastal Charting

Blom have released a case study showing how Hawk Eye II is used to simultaneously capture both seabed and topographic data in a safe and efficient maner.

Blom receives Best Practices Award

Blom and Northrop Grumman celebrate winning the LCDR Peter Johnson Best Practices Award.

It was presented on Wednesday 26th May 2010 in Mobile Alabama, at the USA's Joint Airborne LiDAR Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX) 11th Annual Airborne Coastal Mapping and Charting Workshop.

Read more on our LCDR Peter Johnson Best Practices Award.

Forth Replacement Crossing

Blom have released a case study highlighting how we combine technologies to deliver a safe, cost effective survey solution.

"Blom's detailed aerial and terrestrial survey of the site at an early stage of the project programme was an essential step, providing the platform for all the subsequent, and continuing, development of the project design." Paul Mellon. Geotechnical Manager, Transport Scotland

Read more on our Forth Replacement Crossing survey.

Charting new waters for coastal mapping

A collaboration signed between Blom, the leading European specialist within aerial surveying and LiDAR (laser scanning) and Gardline Geosurvey Limited, the UK marine vessel-based survey contractor, brings together a new shore to ocean seabed mapping capability for marine and coastal surveys.

This agreement between the two will enable a more comprehensive, efficient and flexible service in these and other developing industry sectors.

Blom will have a stand and presentation slot at this year's Sea-Tech conference and exhibition, International Marine Science and Technology Week, in Brest, France.

The presentation will focus on our simultaneous topographic and bathymetric survey solutions and how the system is proving an excellent tool for mapping, charting and environmental assessment of shallow waters and the coastal zone.

If you would like to attend or find out more about our presentation please contact us.

Blom case studies

Blom have produced 2 case studies to show how our aerial laser scanning and mapping solutions are helping the rail industry save time and money.

Download our case studies here

Blom wins sub-contract for US Naval Facilities

Blom have been appointed by Northrop Grumman on a 5-year sub-contract to carry out aerial survey and ground control for NAVFAC under Northrop Grumman's Framework Agreement.

Blom will be tasked with delivering aerial photography captured during 'leaf-off' and will be used for digital mapping. Capture areas incorporate the NAVFAC region of Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia.

This is the 3rd such sub-contract issued by Northrop Grumman to Blom and further enhances the strong business relationship built between the two companies.