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    ProductFebruary 1, 2025·5 min read

    Introducing SkyGIS Cloud — GIS Without Boundaries

    We're launching the public beta of SkyGIS, a cloud-native platform that brings point clouds, vector data, and imagery into one unified workspace.

    A New Era for Spatial Data

    For too long, working with geospatial data meant expensive desktop licenses, powerful local machines, and painfully slow file transfers. SkyGIS Cloud changes all of that.

    We've built a platform from the ground up that lets surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals upload, visualize, and collaborate on massive spatial datasets — entirely in the browser.

    What Makes SkyGIS Different

    No downloads. No plugins. No local processing. Whether you're working with a 50 GB point cloud or a high-resolution orthomosaic, SkyGIS streams it directly to your browser with sub-second load times.

    Key capabilities at launch:

    • Point cloud streaming — Upload E57, LAS, or TXT files and view billions of points in real time
    • Vector overlay — Layer DXF, DWG, and SHP files on top of your scans
    • Measurement tools — Distance, area, and volume calculations directly in the viewer
    • Shareable links — Send a link to anyone, no account required
    • Multi-user collaboration — Work simultaneously with your team on the same project

    Built for Scale

    Our streaming architecture is designed to handle datasets of any size. We use a combination of spatial indexing, level-of-detail rendering, and progressive loading to ensure smooth performance regardless of file size.

    "We uploaded a 200 GB terrestrial laser scan and it was navigable within minutes. That would have taken hours on our old system." — Beta tester, surveying firm

    What's Next

    This public beta is just the beginning. We're actively working on advanced annotation tools, automated feature extraction, and deeper BIM integration. Your feedback will shape what comes next.

    Ready to try it? Sign up for free and upload your first project today.

    SkyGIS — Powerful GIS in the Cloud