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Monitoring Volcanoes Using UAVs
Mark Altaweel
With the increase usage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, scientists now have a powerful tool to map active volcanoes safely.
Using Drones to More Accurately Count Sea Turtles
Caitlin Dempsey
Researchers have found that using drones and underwater cameras is a quicker and more accurate way to count green turtles.
Using Geospatial Technologies to Map Locust Swarms
Mark Altaweel
Using a combination of satellite and UAV monitoring, the impact of locusts can be minimized by anticipating where swarms are likely to form next.
Planting Trees with Drones
Caitlin Dempsey
BioCarbon Engineering is working with Worldview International Foundation and Worldview Impact Foundation to develop an innovative way to speed up tree reforestation projects with the use of drones.
What Imagery Source is Best for Your Business?
GIS Contributor
Erin Jepperson, Technical Sales Engineer at Nearmap, outlines how to weigh the pros and cons of aerial imagery and drone imagery.