Novatest in China for Hi-Target WDC 2026: Innovation, International Collaboration and Field Testing

At the end of March 2026, Novatest took part in Hi-Target WDC 2026 – Growing Together as ONE GLOBAL TEAM, an international event hosted at Hi-Target’s headquarters in China.

As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surveying, geomatics, hydrographic and monitoring technologies, Hi-Target brought together distributors, partners and industry professionals from across the globe to share knowledge, discuss industry trends and explore the latest technological innovations.

Throughout the event, participants attended technical presentations, product updates and dedicated sessions focused on real-world applications of advanced surveying and monitoring technologies.

For Novatest, the event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen its relationship with Hi-Target while engaging with professionals from international markets, exchanging experiences and discussing practical applications developed in the field.

The spirit of the event, summarized by the theme “Growing Together as ONE GLOBAL TEAM”, highlighted the importance of collaboration, innovation and continuous professional development within the global geospatial community.

One of the highlights of the event was a hands-on outdoor session dedicated to the iBoat BS12 USV, an advanced unmanned surface vehicle designed for hydrographic surveying and water monitoring applications.

The field demonstration allowed participants to experience the system in real operating conditions and gain a deeper understanding of its capabilities, performance and ease of deployment.

The iBoat BS12 USV is an autonomous surveying platform developed to perform bathymetric surveys and environmental monitoring operations with high accuracy, efficiency and safety.

Designed to operate in environments that may be difficult or hazardous for traditional surveying methods, the system enables users to collect high-quality data while reducing operational risks and survey times.

Key benefits include:

• autonomous navigation and mission planning;
• high-precision data acquisition;
• integration with GNSS receivers and dedicated sensors;
• improved operational efficiency;
• enhanced safety during field operations.

Participation in Hi-Target WDC 2026 reinforces Novatest’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation and strengthening international partnerships that enable the company to deliver increasingly advanced solutions to its customers.

Events like this represent valuable opportunities for professional growth, technical exchange and collaboration, helping to drive innovation and support the evolving needs of the global surveying and monitoring industry.