During the last few months, I've been privileged to lead several field operations involving the use of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). We've surveyed solar power facilities, created imagery and topographic datasets for river surveys, and used sUAS-based LiDAR to map coastlines and heavily vegetated parcels for development planning.
In this post, I'll share some media that gives you a peek into the work that we're doing across the country, along with some perspective on the challenges and new lessons we encountered on each project.
Byron, CA - Topographic Mapping
SOA performed a topographic mapping mission for approximately 80 acres of range land in Central California. Through the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), we were able to reduce the duration of field work and provide the client with a a Digital Surface Model, Orthomosaic, and Topographic data in a fraction of the time of a traditional manned survey.
Firwood, OR - Elevation Mapping for Solar Tracking
SOA was contacted to perform a table mapping survey to help optimize solar panel tracker movements throughout the day. This was performed through the use of RTK-enabled GPS survey gear and a small field team. An orthomosaic of the entire 80-acre site was created for asset management purposes and to provide detailed imagery for the site.
Yuba River, CA - Geomorphic Point Bar Mapping
This project was performed in conjunction with UC Davis and the Yuba Water Agency, as part of a study related to point bar and gravel migration along the Yuba River. SOA has collected centimeter-level imagery for approximately 20 miles of the river over the past 2 field seasons.
Crescent City, CA - Mapping for Coastline Erosion Repair
SOA was brought in to perform a UAV survey of approximately 2 miles of shoreline for a coastline improvement project. A series of strong storms resulted in abundant cliff retreat and erosion, necessitating significant repairs in this small seaside town. The detailed LiDAR mapping and orthomosaic created by SOA will help the Town and County perform much needed repairs.
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Our team is well equipped to provide solutions for teams throughout the country. Please call Seaver Klug, SOA Business Development Manager, at (530) 505 - 1337 with any questions about our services, or to get a price quote for your project.