This workshop provides an introduction to drone operations for environmental applications. Participants will gain knowledge on airspace regulations, flight operations, data collection, georeferencing, and transforming drone imagery into environmental products. The focus will be on drone-based photogrammetry workflows to produce true-colour orthomosaics, elevation models, and other derivatives.
We are working to arrange an on-site photogrammetry drone demonstration; however, this is not yet confirmed. If a live demonstration is not possible, a drone and flight planning software will still be available for viewing, and a pre-flown dataset will be used for the workshop.
Example data processing will be conducted in plenary, and no materials are required. However, participants who wish to follow along with the data-processing portion are encouraged to bring their own laptops. If you plan to test the photogrammetry software yourself, please ensure your laptop meets hardware requirements, then pre-install one of the following:
About Us
Falcon & Swift Geomatics Ltd. is a Calgary-based geomatics and environmental consulting firm specializing in remote sensing solutions for the restoration, forestry, and environmental sectors. Our expertise integrates drone-based LiDAR, photogrammetry, and machine learning to support ecological assessments and industrial monitoring. Our workhorse drone is a DJI Matrice 300 RTK equipped with a LiDAR sensor and optical camera, which we use to characterize forest stands and industrial disturbances across boreal Alberta.
When: March 7th, 2:30-5:00 PM
Where: McDougald Room B
$50.00
17 in stock
“Rooted in Wisdom: Deer Aging Techniques”
Embark on a journey of precision and insight with the Lethbridge College Wildlife Analytics Lab (WAL) at the ACTWS Conference in Jasper! Join our workshop, ‘Rooted in Wisdom: Deer Aging Techniques‘, to explore the secrets hidden within wildlife teeth. Explore both the field technique of ‘tooth eruption and wear’ and the laboratory marvel of ‘cementum analysis’ – both dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of ungulate ages. Delve into the heart of these techniques, comparing their accuracy and precision, with a revelation of the superior accuracy of cementum analysis. Learn the art of tooth extraction and witness the seamless process of submitting your own wildlife teeth to the WAL for aging through cementum analysis. Elevate your understanding of deer populations and contribute to the advancement of wildlife knowledge and bolster your resume with applied experience. Participants will gain hands-on familiarity with the field technique of jaw aging, and the lab process of tooth extraction, inspection, preparation, and cementum analysis. Join us in Jasper for a transformative experience at the intersection of field expertise and cutting-edge laboratory analysis!
Facilitated by the Wildlife Analytics Lab, Lethbridge College
Cost: $15
Professional refers to someone who works with wildlife and/or their habitats in a professional setting.
In this context, it is not in reference to a legal professional designation.
