sUAS and Natural Resource Management
Watershed Condition Assessment
sUAS aerial imagery can provide accurate data to assist with quantifying watershed condition indicators. Documenting and monitoring temporal changes in riparian habitat segmentation (large woody debris, roads and trails, mass wasting, and the rate of spread of invasive species, etc.) using repeatable, automated flights that are capable of delivering high accuracy.
Forestry Management
sUASs can quickly launch and over-fly rivers, lakes and reservoirs to capture data using automated flights, reducing cost and field work hours while increasing access and improving safety. Data captured by low altitude flights utilizing high resolution mapping cameras can be used to evaluate species and forest health with high accuracy. sUASs can be used in conjunction with traditional imagery to monitor forest health as well as identify and monitor plant health and the spread of invasive species. We have a fleet of different unmanned aircraft and sensors (full frame high resolution camera, infrared sensor, etc.) that can be tailored to the job and budget.
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EPA Project Planning
sUASs are a useful tool to capture valuable data useful in preparing environmental disclosure documents, e.g., Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments. Data can assist in habitat delineation, watershed evaluation, visual resource inventory and evaluation, etc. Data also can be used to prepare highly accurate digital photogrammetry maps, elevation models and surface models in areas of planned roads, harvest units. Our sUASs can collect highly accurate data in a timelier, more accurate, less expensive, and safer manner than traditional field crews.
Dam Inspection
sUASs are capable of capturing high resolution visible and infrared imagery of dams. Seepage that may not be visible to the unaided eye can be quickly and easily detected using airborne infrared sensors.
Fisheries Management
sUASs have the potential to optimize salmon and stream management programs. Visible and infrared light sensors can be utilized to efficiently map, analyze, and monitor streams and fish populations in real time with greatly increased safety and accuracy.
Wildlife Management
sUASs have the potential to optimize wildlife and habitat management programs. Visible and infrared light sensors can be utilized to efficiently map, analyze and monitor predator and prey dynamics, movements, and concentrations. All aspects of a management area can be gathered, including large, medium, and small game populations, as well as water and vegetation health dynamics, in real time with greatly increased safety and accuracy.