Logo

Geospatial Science

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) reach their greatest utility when coupled with the enormous variety of geospatial analytical techniques. Geographic Information Systems, remote sensing, mobile mapping and cartography offer a wide-range of analytical and graphical possibilities to maximize the the analysis and presentation of information obtained from aerial images.

Wildlife

UAS offer exciting opportunities in the field of wildlife. UAS fitted with video cameras and first-person view systems enable researchers to identify, track, and monitor wildlife in near real--time resolution. Aerial surveillance can provide insight into wildlife behavior, population densities, and distributions. Additionally, UAS are increasingly being used to catch poachers.

Environmental Science

The field of environmental science is concerned with the interactions of humans and nature. UAS are positioned at the cutting-edge of technologies in this field. UAS can be used to obtain valuable data for environmental impact assessments, and monitoring the extent of environmental impact by extractive industries.

Ecology

The use of UAS is critical in maximizing the quality of information generated in many ecological research endeavors. UAS can provide valuable near real-time data, which can provide greater insight into the nuances and rates of environmental change. UAS are ideal for monitoring the distribution of invasive species and trajectories of habitat restoration projects.

Geography

UAS are ideal for monitoring conditions of fauna, flora, and human interactions with nature on a small scale. They provide incredibly high image resolution and the ability to collect near real-time data. These qualities make UAS an ideal technology for research in island biogeography.

Geology

Many geological events of the past and present are not easily discern-able from the ground.. Furthermore, geological research can take scientists to some of the most inaccessible and inhospitable locations on Earth. UAS technologies are capable of accessing and monitoring where researchers can't, and can provide data that would be otherwise impossible or too costly to obtain.

Forestry

Calculated management of the Earth's forest ecosystems is critical to the long-term sustainability of forest resources. Forests are home to millions of species of plants and animals, and provide important resources, which human society depends greatly upon. UAS can be used to monitor the condition and extent of large areas of forests.

Botany

UAS are a perfect compliment to the field of botany. The use of UAS and remote sensing techniques can provide endless opportunities for vegetation analysis. UAS can be used to gather information on the type, health, abundance, and distribution of flora in just about any biom, from the tropics to the arctic.

Anthropology

Many archaeological sites are hardly visible from the ground. What from the ground looks like a naturally occurring feature, from the air appears as an intricate formation, the creation of which could only have been the product of human intervention. UAS fitted with LiDAR systems provide incredible opportunities for discovery.