Abstract

Utilization of a Small Unmanned Aerial System by Naval Facilities Engi
Track: Communicating with 3D
Authors: Mark Lekarczyk, Chuen Feng

The GeoReadiness Center (GRC), Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast Region, has the capability of utilizing a small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) consisting of a catapult launcher, a ground control station, a 2kg Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, and image processing software to acquire aerial photography for discrete areas requiring frequently updated imagery or for small areas where conventional aerial platforms are not cost-effective.