Wh y your small business should join RPSSoc

A small business with fewer than 10 employees might wonder whether joining a professional society like RSPSoc is worth the investment. In many cases, it absolutely is—especially if your business works with geospatial data, mapping, surveying, environmental monitoring, or drone/UAV services.

Here are the top 7 reasons why your business should join the RSPSoc

Unique Benefit: 1 free membership or 20% off individual membership for the first 5 employees

🔗 1. Networking & Business Development

  • Direct access to clients and collaborators in academia, government, and industry.

  • Opportunities to build partnerships with universities, larger geospatial firms, and public agencies.

“Even a single new client or partnership gained from RSPSoc contacts can more than justify membership.”

📢 2. Credibility & Visibility

  • Membership enhances your business’s professional credibility in the geospatial and remote sensing community.

  • You can showcase your services at conferences, in newsletters, or on RSPSoc’s member listings.

📚 3. Access to Technical Knowledge

  • Stay current with cutting-edge developments in LiDAR, photogrammetry, AI for remote sensing, and Earth observation technologies.

  • Discounts or access to journals like Remote Sensing Letters keep your team informed without expensive subscriptions.

🛠 4. Staff Training & Development

  • Attend Free workshops, seminars, and webinars relevant to small-business applications of remote sensing.

  • Upskill your staff—especially valuable if you don’t have in-house R&D.

🏆 5. Recognition & Awards

  • Gain recognition through business case studies, member spotlights, or RSPSoc awards.

  • Small businesses doing innovative work (e.g., in agri-tech, conservation, UAV surveys) often get noticed in this space.

💼 6. Recruitment & Talent Access

  • Connect with skilled graduates or interns from universities affiliated with RSPSoc.

  • Post job openings or project opportunities on their platforms—ideal if you're growing a small team.

💡 7. Cost-Effective Exposure

  • Compared to marketing or consultancy events, RSPSoc offers low-cost exposure to a highly targeted audience.