If you’ve ever seen a drone flying across campus, it could be a Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) pilot collecting different types of data like RGB imagery, multispectral imagery, or LiDAR. FITS uses this data for spatiotemporal analysis, object detection and more.
FITS has access to several drones to capture campus imagery in real time. While mapping is the team’s primary objective, they provide a wide array of services for the university.
“The perspective, efficiency and cost effectiveness of drones makes them a crucial part of our work,” said Treavon Clark, GIS Analyst for FITS. “We’ve helped with inspections of trees, invasive species detection, roof inspections, construction timelapses, drone demos and large-scale mapping.”
Like any drone pilot seeking to take flight on campus, FITS coordinates directly with the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Advisory Committee to obtain advanced approval to fly.
Learn more about drone services.