--- title: | surveying description: surveying | The AGS company blog covers all current events, news, updates and more related to the land surveying and mapping equipment industry. AGS has been serving the industry since 1991. --- [![AGS Hubspot Logo-2](https://blog.agsgps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AGS%20Hubspot%20Logo-2.png?width=285&height=122&name=AGS%20Hubspot%20Logo-2.png "AGS Hubspot Logo-2")](http://agsgps.com/) - [NEW EQUIPMENT](https://www.agsgps.com/new-trimble-land-survey-equipment/) - [PRE-OWNED](https://www.agsgps.com/used-survey-equipment/) - [RENT](https://www.agsgps.com/rent-survey-equipment/) - [SHOP](https://www.agsgps.com/shop/) - [BLOG](https://blog.agsgps.com/) - [DEALS](https://www.agsgps.com/product-category/deals/) - [ABOUT](https://www.agsgps.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.agsgps.com/contact/) - [Houston Area Location](https://www.agsgps.com/houston/) - [Permian Basin Location](https://www.agsgps.com/permianbasin/) - [San Antonio & Central Texas](https://info.agsgps.com/price-request-central-texas) - [Careers](https://www.agsgps.com/careers/) - [Terms And Conditions](https://www.agsgps.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [SUPPORT](https://www.agsgps.com/support/) - [Service & Repair](https://www.agsgps.com/survey-equipment-service-and-repair/) - [Resources, Links & Downloads](https://www.agsgps.com/resources/) [![Topcon Total Station Features & Benefits](https://blog.agsgps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GTSeries_VerticalConstruction-DallasTexas_F_20181029_4493.jpeg?width=620&name=GTSeries_VerticalConstruction-DallasTexas_F_20181029_4493.jpeg)](https://blog.agsgps.com/topcon-total-stations) ##### [Topcon Total Stations](https://blog.agsgps.com/topcon-total-stations) Total Stations have become the workhorse and main instrument for surveyors. They provide a suite of functionality to help the user stay fast and efficient. 28 September, 2021 / [1 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/topcon-total-stations#comments-listing) [![Top 6 Sites for Surveying News and Industry Updates](https://blog.agsgps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6%20Best%20Places%20for%20Surveying%20News.jpg?width=620&name=6%20Best%20Places%20for%20Surveying%20News.jpg)](https://blog.agsgps.com/top-6-sources-for-surveying-news) ##### [Top 6 Sites for Surveying News](https://blog.agsgps.com/top-6-sources-for-surveying-news) ### Here's a list of the top 6 sources for news and updates in the surveying industry. With a constant barrage of content it can be tough to stay connected with the topics you care about. ... 14 September, 2021 / [0 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/top-6-sources-for-surveying-news#comments-listing) ##### [AGS Now Serving Oklahoma for Topcon & Sokkia Equipment](https://blog.agsgps.com/ags-now-serving-oklahoma-for-topcon-and-sokkia-equipment) Advanced Geodetic Surveys Inc. is proud to announce that we're now an authorized dealer for Topcon and Sokkia in Oklahoma. It is exciting for AGS to be able to better-serve our clients... 12 August, 2021 / [0 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/ags-now-serving-oklahoma-for-topcon-and-sokkia-equipment#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.agsgps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7607.jpg?width=620&name=IMG_7607.jpg)](https://blog.agsgps.com/ags-survey-equipment-and-field-supplies-in-dfw) ##### [AGS Opens New Office in DFW for Survey Equipment & Survey Supplies](https://blog.agsgps.com/ags-survey-equipment-and-field-supplies-in-dfw) Advanced Geodetic Surveys Inc. is proud to announce that we have opened a DFW location in Grapevine, Texas. This is a wonderful move for our company and we are excited to be able to better-serve... 23 April, 2021 / [1 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/ags-survey-equipment-and-field-supplies-in-dfw#comments-listing) [![SeaFloor hydrone™](https://blog.agsgps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SeaFloor%20hydrone%E2%84%A2.png?width=620&name=SeaFloor%20hydrone%E2%84%A2.png)](https://blog.agsgps.com/seafloor-rental-now-available) ##### [SeaFloor HyDrone™ Now Available for Long- or Short-Term RENTAL](https://blog.agsgps.com/seafloor-rental-now-available) ## [SeaFloor](https://www.seafloorsystems.com/products) HyDrone™ The SeaFloor HyDrone™ is a one-man portable catamaran platform developed for hydrographic survey applications. Working in conjunction with the HydroLite™ portable echosounder kit,... 12 November, 2019 / [3 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/seafloor-rental-now-available#comments-listing) ##### [TSPS Convention and Tech Expo 2018](https://blog.agsgps.com/2018-tsps-convention) 20 September, 2018 / [0 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/2018-tsps-convention#comments-listing) ##### [Trading In Survey Equipment: Is it worth it?](https://blog.agsgps.com/trading-in-survey-equipment) Today we're taking a look at some of the biggest reasons folks are trading in their survey equipment. There are plenty of benefits of trade-in, and at AGS we work hard to make sure you've got the... 06 August, 2018 / [1 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/trading-in-survey-equipment#comments-listing) ##### [Trimble TSC7 Controller: New Design, New Potential](https://blog.agsgps.com/trimble-tsc7-new-design-new-potential) Many surveyors out in the field are wondering whether or not the new Trimble TSC7 controller is going to live up to the hype. With it's 7" screen and newly optimized Trimble Access 2018, the TSC7... 11 July, 2018 / [1 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/trimble-tsc7-new-design-new-potential#comments-listing) ##### [Advanced Geodetic Surveys Inc. Now Carries Survey Equipment in Odessa, TX](https://blog.agsgps.com/advanced-geodetic-surveys-inc-now-carries-survey-equipment-in-odessa-tx) Advanced Geodetic Surveys Inc. is proud to announce that we have opened a location in Odessa. This is a wonderful move for our company and we are excited to be able to serve our customers in the... 15 February, 2018 / [1 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/advanced-geodetic-surveys-inc-now-carries-survey-equipment-in-odessa-tx#comments-listing) ##### [Why Should You Choose Spectra Precision Land Surveying Equipment?](https://blog.agsgps.com/choose-trimble-spectra-precision-land-surveying-equipment) Today, surveying equipment is used by cartographers to give accurate readings on their maps and by county officials drawing out property lines. Land surveying is critical to new development and... 24 October, 2017 / [1 Comments](https://blog.agsgps.com/choose-trimble-spectra-precision-land-surveying-equipment#comments-listing) [1](https://blog.agsgps.com/tag/surveying/page/1) [2](https://blog.agsgps.com/tag/surveying/page/2) #### **It’s the service after the sale that counts!** ##### Quick Links - [Home](https://www.agsgps.com/?v=c86ee0d9d7ed) - [Survey Equipment](https://www.agsgps.com/survey-equipment/?v=c86ee0d9d7ed) - [Locations](https://www.agsgps.com/survey-equipment-company-locations/?v=c86ee0d9d7ed) - [Contact](https://www.agsgps.com/contact/?v=c86ee0d9d7ed) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.agsgps.com/terms-and-conditions/?v=c86ee0d9d7ed) - [Careers](https://www.agsgps.com/careers/?v=c86ee0d9d7ed) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/agsgps) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ags_gps) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/agsgps) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/agsgps) - ![NFIB](https://blog.agsgps.com/hubfs/Agsgps_October2018%20/Image/NFIB-Final-e1527865723761.png) Authorized Trimble™ Dealer Since 1991 Contact Us Now: [**(877) 755-4680**](tel:(877)%20755-4680)