Monthly Archives: July 2015

ASPRS-SPONSORED UAS DATA PROCESSING WORKSHOP – REGISTRATION OPEN

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Following on the huge popularity of last year’s workshop, the second annual UAS Mapping Reno workshop for small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) will be held on Monday, September 28th at the Eldorado hotel. The workshop begins at 8:30 AM and concludes at 5:00 PM. The registration fee is $95 and includes lunch.

The workshop is aimed at providing prospective sUAS mapping users a very practical overview of the hardware and software components that comprise a metric data collection and processing system. The workshop will address topics such as:

  • An overview of sUAS hardware
  • Camera technology
  • Safety
  • Project geometric control and accuracy
  • Mission Planning
  • Flying a mission
  • Post-flight QC
  • Data processing
  • Data exploitation 

Participants will be provided trial licenses of data processing and exploitation software as well as sample data sets. These licenses will be valid for several weeks following the event, allowing users to practice the techniques learned in the workshop.

Rather than a generalized approach to the topics, the workshop will use concrete examples of hardware and software. A realization of the PX4 autopilot and associated Mission Planner software will be presented as the control system. Discussions of GNSS hardware will cover current sUAS positioning products on the market. The software processing workflows will employ ubiquitous point cloud generation tools such as Pix4D and PhotoScan. At the conclusion of the day, participants will have the answers to questions such as:

  • Are my projects suitable for sUAS mapping?
  • Which is better – fixed wing or rotorcraft?
  • How do I safely operate an sUAS?
  • Does camera type matter?
  • Can I achieve my accuracy target with sUAS technology?
  • What are the options for geometrically controlling a project?
  • What software suite is required to obtain my desired products?

Please join us for this fast paced, informative session. Register Here.

UAS MAPPING 2015 – Call For Posters

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The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) has released a call for posters for the fast-approaching UAS MAPPING 2015 RENO symposium which will be held at the Reno Ballroom in downtown Reno on September 29-30. The symposium is focused on education and collaboration on UAS technology and its application to the survey, mapping and remote sensing field. Industry experts from the private sector, academia and the government will present practical information on flight planning, mission control, acquisition and data processing for data analysis and production of mapping products. View Conference Program.

A poster session is currently being organized which will provide another means of information exchange in addition to the general sessions, exhibitions, networking sessions and live demonstrations already organized. Poster sessions will be held concurrently with blocks of time allocated for networking and exhibition. A committee will review the applications and select poster session presenters from the pool of applicants. Poster presenters will receive a discounted registration!

Posters are to follow guidelines for standard technical/research format.  The poster space is 48” height x 96” width with a recommended poster size of 42”x90”.

Please email poster applications to asprs.norcal@gmail.com. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight your UAS technologies, applications, research and development, and real-life project experiences!

See you in Reno!

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The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is “The Imaging and Geospatial Information Society”, a scientific non-profit association with a mission to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences, to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR UAS MAPPING 2015 RENO

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR UAS MAPPING 2015 RENO

Bethesda, MD – The conference program is announced for the second annual technical UAS symposium sponsored by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).  The dates of the conference are September 29-30, 2015 at the Reno Ballroom in downtown Reno, Nevada.  ASPRS is also sponsoring a workshop on UAS Data Processing on Monday, September 28.

The ASPRS symposium is focused on UAS mapping and this year’s program is organized to provide the latest information on UAS technology and software development as well as looking at ancillary issues that impact the UAS mapping industry.  The program includes keynote speakers Jonathan Evans of Skyward.io who is working toward the integration of aerial robotics into the worldwide airspace, and Keven Gambold, CEO of Unmanned Experts, a leading UAS consulting company and a combat pilot with more 3000 hours of manned and unmanned flight.  Symposium attendees will be brought up-to-date on the state of the industry by UAS analysts Colin Snow of Drone Analyst and Mike Tully of Aerial Services, Inc.  A special session is included to highlight education and training of UAS geospatial professionals.  Speakers have been selected to provide the latest information on mapping tools and advances in computer vision, data processing, and software applications, as well as a look to the future in equipment and supporting technology.  By popular demand, the program is designed to bring presentations highlighting real-world UAS mapping applications – transportation, survey design-build, infrastructure assessment, natural resource monitoring, and agriculture.   In addition, the program will include live demonstration of UAS technology in flight at the ASPRS UAS Calibration Test Range.

The technical program outline is available online; abstracts, bios and video introductions will be online soon.  Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities are still available!  Register now and enjoy early-bird registration rates through August 15, 2015.

EVENT SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

Saturday and Sunday – September 26 & 27:

UAS Test Flights

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Days

Monday – September 28:

ASPRS All-Day UAS Data Processing Workshop

Exhibitors Set-Up

Evening Networking Social

Tuesday – September 29:

Day 1 of the Symposium and Technical Demonstration – Reno Ballroom, Downtown Reno

Afternoon UAS Live Demonstration

Evening Networking Social in the Exhibit Hall

Wednesday – September 30:

Day 2 of the Symposium and Technical Demonstration – Reno Ballroom, Downtown Reno

(Currently scheduled to end at 5:00 PM)

Thursday – October 1:

The opportunity is available for agencies and companies to schedule workshops for constituents/clients/users with meeting space accommodated by the symposium hotel.

You won’t want to miss this year’s event.  See you in Reno!

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ASPRS

The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) is “The Imaging and Geospatial Information Society”, a scientific non-profit association with a mission to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences, to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.