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UMassAir offers a variety of options for Unoccupied Aerial System (UAS) data collection. We can collect remotely-sensed data in most spectral bands at a variety of scales and resolutions.
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| Product Type | RGB | Calibrated Multispectral (RGB, NIR, Rededge) | SWIR | LWIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Orthomosaic Map | $235 - $850 | $745 - $2,540 | $815 - $2,335 | $2,695 - $5,645 |
| 3D Model with High Resolution Textures | $220 - $1,035 | N/A | $695 - $2,040 | $1,140 - $3,380 |
*These estimates are given for an area ~100 acres flown at 400 ft AGL.
**These estimates are given for an area ~10 acres flown at 400 ft AGL.
We can provide a better estimate for a particular project if you provide us more information by filling out this request form. The estimates above vary depending on desired accuracy standards.
Want to learn more about our sensors and data products? See below!
We can collect calibrated images in each of the 5 spectral bands this camera supports: Visible Blue, Visible Green, Visible Red, Red Edge, and Near-Infrared.
These are standard color imagery (red, green, blue) that we see in our daily lives. An orthomoasic is a combination of many individual photographs covering an area with the distortion due to camera angle removed.
The calibration process of MicaSense RedEdge images allows the color response in each band to correct for changes in lighting conditions from one hour to the next and between different locations. This allows us to measure at-surface reflectance in each of these bands, which gives us more accurate insight into material composition and landcover class.
Using flown aerial imagery we have the capability to develop representations of the surface of the earth we fly over that are accurate to within a few centimeters. These are commonly referred to as Digital Elevation Models (DEM) but are more accurately described as Digital Surface Models (DSM). These models are often used in geographic infomation systems to provide information on topographic features of the landscape.
This camera allows us to collect imagery in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) band, and is one of the best remote sensing options for detection water and soil moisture.
We can provide highly-accurate SWIR orthmosaics to allow us to measure and map the extent of free-standing water and soil moisture content to within centimeters.
With the Zenmuse XT we are able to collect thermal information and measure and map temperatures to within 5 degrees Celsius. Our team is experienced with thermography techniques to achieve more accurate temperature estimates.
After calibrating aerial LWIR images that we take, we can construct orhtomosaics that are high-resolution maps of calibrated temperature measurements for entire regions or structures. At UMass, for example, we've applied LWIR to study leaks in our campus' heating system or heat loss in the walls, windows or rooftops of our campus buildings.
An RTK improves the exactness or accuracy of GPS signals received from satellites. This improved information can be used to create maps with spatial accuracy as low as 1 to 2 cm.
214 Marston Hall, Amherst, MA 01003 | Phone: 800-123-456 | Email: umassair@umass.edu
214 Marston Hall
Amherst, MA 01003
Phone: 800-123-456
Email: umassair@umass.edu
