that used electromagnetic telemetry to enable compatibility with RSS and GWD tools. The commercial release of solid-state gyroscopic technology in 2018 represented a step-change in the way the industry approached surveying. Following this, Gyrodata released two new products—one a drop gyro surveying system and one a GWD system—in 2019. Both were powered by solid-state gyros. External links Multinational companies Companies established in 1980 Energy companies of the United States Companies based in Houston Oilfield services companies