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This Week: Putting Drones to Work for Scientific Research
This non-technical lecture is free and intended for a general audience that may not be familiar with USGS science.
The New Eyes in the Sky
Putting Drones to work for scientific research
by Jeff L. Sloan, Geographer, Project Leader - USGS National Unmanned Systems Project Office
- Why is there so much interest in unmanned technology?
- What are the rules to legally fly within the National Airspace?
- How does this technology increase safety, lower costs, and lead to the collection of better scientific data?
- Will this technology become a commonly used tool for Scientists?
When: Thursday, August 25, 2016, 7:00 p.m. PDT
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Where: U.S. Geological Survey, Bldg. 3 Rambo Auditorium, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
More info: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar/