2019 Big Sky GeoCon

Workshop Format: lecture style

Part 1: UAS Data Acquisition & Deliverables

Speaker: Jackson Beighle of Frontier Precision

In Part 1, broaden your knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for rapidly collecting geospatial data. Learn about drones, sensors, UAS deliverables and acquiring ground control points.

Part 2: UAS data collection for Surveying and Ecological Mapping

Speaker: Michael Clancy of EcoPoint

In Part 2, see an applied example of flight parameters, sensor calibration and processing routines to derive quality products in a variety of terrain types. Gain knowledge about lessons learned on sharing data with reclamation professionals and surveyors.

Part 3: Thermal UAS

Speakers: Jeremy Crowley and Jesse Bunker of Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology

In part 3 we will focus specifically on the equipment requirements and potential applications for thermal UAV projects. This part of the workshop will cover the basics of thermal UAV equipment, thermal images, applications, flight planning, calibration, software, and processing of large thermal datasets.

Part 4: Fixed-Wing UAS

Speaker: Stephen Frazer of Water and Environmental Technologies (WET)

Part 4 of the workshop will focus specifically on equipment, flight planning, data collection, and data processing for fixed-wing UAS. Fixed-wing UAS have the advantage of higher flight speeds and larger project area coverage compared to multi-rotor platforms. This portion of the workshop will explore advantages/disadvantages of fixed-wing platforms, tips and tricks for flight planning large and complex missions, ground control, and QA tips for data processing.