An Introduction to UAVs + UAV Lidar Collection and Processing

Name: An Introduction to UAVs + UAV Lidar Collection and Processing
Start: 2026-05-01T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-01T13:00:00-04:00
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Fri, May 1, 2026

9 AM – 1 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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Join us for a hands-on workshop on uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their applications in research.

Participants will:

Learn the fundamentals of UAVs, including main components, types, and advantages/limitations
Explore UAV payloads such as RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal, and lidar sensors
Take a deeper dive into UAV lidar—covering mission planning, data collection, data processing, and post-processing
The workshop includes both classroom instruction and a UAV flight session, giving participants practical experience with UAV lidar workflows.

Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided)
Locations: Earth Observation Lab (21 Sachem St, Room 119) & Marsh Hall (for UAV flights)
Sponsor: Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions (YCGS)

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