Abstract:  Intelligent surveying and mapping is the development direction for the transformation and upgrading of the surveying and mapping industry. This article takes empirical analysis as the core methodand uses network big data technology to capture data from mainstream social recruitment websites com-monly used by graduates. lt explores the industrial upgrading characteristics of intelligent surveying andmapping, and further explores the demand structure, professional requirements, and ability requirementsof surveying and mapping talents for industrial upgrading. The aim is to provide reference for the adjust.ment and optimization of major settings and talent cultivation plans, and to improve the adaptability of tal.ent cultivation to social needs. Through analysis, Kunming Metallurgy College's surveying and mappingmajors have a high degree of matching with social needs, and have a good matching with high demandprofessions in surveying and mapping majors across the country. In the context of the upgrading of thesurveying and mapping industry , the college should firmly grasp the development direction, appropriately elevate talent training goals, optimize the construction of the double-qualified teacher team, and makekey breakthroughs in order to cultivate high-quality technical and skilled talents that meet social needs.

Key words: intelligent surveying and mapping, industrial upgrading, talent cultivation, social needs