An Introduction to UAVs + UAV Lidar Collection and Processing

Join us for a hands-on workshop on uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their applications in research.

Participants will:

• Learn the fundamentals of UAVs, including main components, types, and advantages/limitations
• Explore UAV payloads such as RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal, and lidar sensors
• Take a deeper dive into UAV lidar—covering mission planning, data collection, data processing, and post-processing
• The workshop includes both classroom instruction and a UAV flight session, giving participants practical experience with UAV lidar workflows.
   

Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
Locations: Earth Observation Lab (21 Sachem St, Room 119) & Marsh Hall (for UAV flights)