Welcome to Unoccupied Aircraft Systems Natural Resources (UAS-NR) Laboratory

Our mission is to serve the natural resources community by providing sensors, equipment, software, and knowledge to support the use of unoccupied aerial vehicles (drones) for research and teaching. 

The Laboratory accomplishes its mission by providing:

1. UAS Resources including drones, sensors, batteries survey equipment and software.
2. Trained and Experienced Pilots to assist with collecting drone data or providing project support.
3. Training and Support for regulatory compliance, flight operations, and instrument calibration.
4. Data Processing and Analysis of collected data.
5. Outreach Opportunities for students and public interested in Natural Resources management using drones.
6. Education Materials through publications and videos for effective drone use in a variety of settings.

Workshops and Demonstrations

Hands-on Learning

Booths and Events

Youth and Young Adults

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Learning Tools

Publications

NMSU UAS Safety Information

Laboratory Projects

Assessing influence of multiple grazing ungulates on grazing management outcomes as associated with soil and vegetation resources to inform improved grazing management.

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Use of High-resolution Drone Imagery and Satellite Remote Sensing to Assess Rangeland Pastures in the Arid Southwest.

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Faculty

Dr. Casey Spackman

Extension Rangeland Management Specialist

Director & Chief Pilot

575-646-3098

spackman@nmsu.edu

Dr. Samuel T. Smallidge

Extension Wildlife Specialist

Pilot & Wildlife Remote Sensing Specialist

575-646-5944

ssmallid@nmsu.edu 

Dr. Santiago Utsumi

Rangeland Grazing Ecologist

GIS and Remote Sensing Data Specialist