This two-day workshop will explore the basics of Unoccupied Aerial Systems with a focus on applications in forestry. You will learn what is required to get your FAA UAS Remote Pilot certification and how to effectively prepare for the exam. The workshop will also cover all aspects of UAS including aircraft types, flight and mission planning, field safety checks, and flight practice with your own UAV (weather permitting). Finally, you will learn how to complete basic data transfer and processing of UAV imagery. 9.5 Cat 1 SAF CFE hours will be provided.
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 16 & 17, 2022
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Wheatland Geospatial Analysis Laboratory
Nutting Hall | UMaine | Orono, ME