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New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute

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UAS/Drone Monitoring

The NMFWRI Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team was formed in 2018 to help bring high-end, mapping-grade UAS technology to the region. We work to with our vegetation monitoring team to capture vegetation changes on the landscape. In addition, we work with non-profits and private landowners to help with environmental management and decision making. Our drone operators hold FAA Remote Pilot (UAS) licenses.

Color infrared imagery collected on the Pritzlaff Ranch with the eBee X using MicaSense Red Edge camera

Our Drones

Sensefly eBeeX

Our fixed wing mapping drone, the Sensefly eBee X is capable of flight time up to 90 minutes (covering up to 1235 acres in a single flight) and absolute accuracy of down to 3cm, without GCPs. It is compatible with multiple cameras; NMFWRI currently has two cameras for the eBee X, the S.O.D.A. 3D and MicaSense RedEdge. To read more about this drone and its cameras visit www.sensefly.com.

DJI Mavic Pro 2

The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is the best small drone on the market, with superior image and video quality, obstacle avoidance, and excellent battery life. We use this drone to collect video and in education and outreach efforts. To learn more about this drone visit www.dji.com.

Projects

Fort Union Ranch Alluvial Fan

Pritzlaff Ranch

Gadii’ahi Site

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Contact

New Mexico Highlands University
Box 9000
Las Vegas, NM 87701

(505) 426-2080
stacimatlock@nmhu.edu

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Highlands University
Colorado Forest Restoration Institute
Ecological Restoration Institute
After Wildfire
All About Watersheds
New Mexico State Forestry
USFS Region 3

The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute at New Mexico Highlands University receives financial support through the Cooperative and International Programs of the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, under the Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3271 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). NMHU is an equal opportunity provider and employer.