Mr. Walter Volkmann is the President of Micro Aerial Projects LLC. Born and raised in Namibia, southern Africa, Walter Volkmann is the son and grandson of Land Surveyors. Graduating with a B.Sc. Engineering (Survey) from the University of Natal in 1980, Walter began an exciting career of challenging projects which have taken him around the world. Walter has pioneered GPS applications in surveying tasks on the ground and in the air; mentored survey students, trained company and government employees – and consulted to International Aid Organizations and Governments. He has provided expert advice in the development of strategies to deliver countrywide GNSS positioning services and has assisted survey offices in the utilization of new technologies to improve overall efficiency in the preparation of land titles. Walter’s areas of expertise comprise geodetic, cadastral, topographic, and photogrammetric surveying, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), UAS operations and general management of survey projects. Walter’s classical education in surveying has presented him with many opportunities to identify and provide innovative geospatial solutions in rural and urban settings. His practical, pioneering experience in various parts of the world has given him a special perspective of how new technologies can be appropriately applied to address geospatial challenges in developing environments.
