National Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office

National Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office

Groundwater Discharge, Red Rocks Lake, Montana

Missouri Riverbank Erosion Study, South Dakota

Sandhill Crane Population Estimates, Alamosa, Colorado

Raven Night Operations, Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, Alamosa, Colorado

RxCADRE Prescribed Burn, Eglin Airforce Base

Surface Mine Inspections, West Virginia


Project Highlights
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Pygmy Rabbit Landscape

Pygmy Rabbit Landscape Habitat, ID

Identifying Groundwater Discharge at Red Rocks Lake Wildlife Refuge, MT

Groundwater Discharge at Red Rocks Lake, MT

Missouri River Bank Erosion, SD

Monitoring Soil Bank Erosion on Missouri River, SD

Sandhill Crane Population Estimates, CO

Sandhill Crane Population Estimates, CO

Prescribed Burn at Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Prescribed Burn at Eglin Air Force Base, FL
Overview
The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Project Office is leading the safe and cost effective adoption of UAS technology by the Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies and USGS scientists. This exciting new technology will transform the earth observation methods and techniques that support scientific research investigations, monitoring environmental conditions, analysis of climate change impacts and related land management decisions.

The USGS UAS Project Office is responsible for supporting initiatives designed to implement UAS capabilities as a viable, cost effective alternative to existing land imaging resources. As well as maintaining and enhancing our ability to leverage the substantial commitment the Defense and Intelligence Communities have made supporting advanced UAS research, technology and applications for the benefit of DOI and USGS activities.



UAS currently utilized by the Project Office
Raven RQ-11A gMAV MQ-9 Predator
      Raven RQ-11A RQ-16A T-Hawk       MQ-9 Predator B
In the News
FAA's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office Meets Its Deadline for developing a streamlined COA process.
USGS In The News at Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. Using military technology to track Sandhill Cranes.
USGS Releases 2010-2025 UAS Road Map
Ravens Hunting Rabbits: Unmanned Aircraft Help Protect Pygmy Rabbits September 2011 AUSVI Magazine
Mississippi River FloodingCBP Article
USGS collaborates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in response to Mississippi River flooding.

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