How Thermal Vision uses GeoNadir to create insights with thermal data
With the recent introduction to the market of the Mavic 3 Enterprise drones by DJI, we have seen more users uploading thermal data from the Mavic 3 Thermal drone to GeoNadir. Thermal data is not the easiest data to capture from a drone mapping mission, and this case study gives some insights into how to […]
AI for wildlife monitoring with drones on the Great Barrier Reef
The future of ecological conservation lies in innovative technologies that streamline data collection and analysis. One such revolution in conservation science is integrating drones with artificial intelligence (AI) for wildlife monitoring. This offers a non-invasive, efficient, and cost-effective way to gather information, but unfortunately it’s not always straightforward! We’ve recently been working with Olivier Decitre […]
How Neilly Group uses GeoNadir to transform their drone data workflow
Transforming Neilly Group’s drone data Neilly Group are environmental engineers who use Earth observation data to map, monitor change, and quantify sites as part of their tendering, construction, and post construction monitoring phases. But due to the vast amount of data they collect it was causing issues in storage, visualisation, and team accessibility. One team […]
National research drone data available to the public
TERN data on GeoNadir GeoNadir and the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) have completed a project to make all TERN’s current and future drone mapping data available on the GeoNadir global map. TERN is Australia’s national ecosystem observatory and has over 1000 sites around Australia where drones are used to capture changes in vegetation and […]
Detecting change with drones – a Cyclone Jasper case study
In a recent lunch and learn webinar we explored the role of drone mapping in detecting environmental change. Here I’ll revisit the highlights of the webinar, diving into the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Jasper and examine how comprehensive datasets can reshape disaster response strategies. Tropical Cyclone Jasper threatened the far north Queensland region, providing an […]
How Reef Catchments users GeoNadir to protect critical ecosystems
Preserving reef catchments Reef Catchments are a Natural Resource Management authority, responsible for reporting to Governments, landholders, and other community members/groups. They work with landholders and other stakeholders to help improve the health of water, waterways, and wetlands, improving biodiversity and pest management practices while enhancing productivity. This work is aimed at having a positive […]
Data readiness for disaster management
In the midst of preparing for an impending weather event, the urgency of readiness becomes a focal point. It’s not just about sandbagging or securing property—it’s also about data readiness. Our recent webinar on remote sensing and drone mapping in disaster management touched upon this critical aspect. Let’s delve deeper into how remote sensing, encompassing […]
Thermal Drone Data on GeoNadir
Thermal drone mapping: A case study with SmartShot Photo We recently spoke with Michael Bevis, the owner of SmartShot Real Estate Photography in Texas, USA about how he has processed his thermal drone mapping data on GeoNadir for free to create insights for his customers. Michael has been in the real estate business for years […]
Mapping the bathymetry of the Mediterranean
When most people think of the ocean, they think mostly of water, not the land that lies underneath it. But bathymetry, which is the study of water depth, is critical for understanding our coastlines. Water depth influences currents, waves, and where different marine life can live. Like topography on land, drone mapping can help collect […]
Green Sea Turtle Conservation | How can drones help?
Currently, drones are helping with green sea turtle conservation. Drones can map their nesting beaches to help monitor threats and local populations. Green sea turtles are an iconic species, found globally in subtropical and tropical oceans. They play an important role in maintaining the health of seagrass ecosystems and all the organisms seagrasses support. Like […]
Monitoring savannah ecosystem restoration with drones
Ecosystem restoration is a key element of repairing damage to the planet and working towards a sustainable future. In theory, ecosystem restoration is simple. You simply regrow damaged or lost habitat. Saying this and doing it however, are two very different things. Ecosystem restoration is still a very new, often poorly understood science. It is […]
Drone environmental monitoring: The benefits of perspective
Creating a sustainable future is a tricky balancing act of causing the smallest environmental impact for the largest positive outcome. Knowing the environmental impact of an activity, and mitigating the impact, depends heavily on good environmental monitoring. Drones are quickly becoming an indispensable tool in this space. Drone environmental monitoring offers a fast, cost effective, […]
Satellite imagery and drones: Understanding fires and floods
In the past, satellite imagery has been one of the main methods of data collection for remote sensing. As drone technology continues to advance, drones have begun to challenge satellites as a significant data collection method in many fields. Each method has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. But the combination of the two technologies […]
Using drones and precision agriculture to protect the reef
Precision agriculture is an increasingly popular farm management strategy used to improve farm sustainability. It aims to facilitate adaptive farm and crop management based on crop health data. By only applying treatments when needed, farmers can reduce the amount of environmentally damaging chemicals, like pesticides, used on their crops, and improve water and soil health. Advancing […]
Geological mapping with drones
Most people don’t put a lot of thought into what makes up the ground that we build, work, and live on. But we can learn a lot from geology. Rocks hold the multi-billion-year-old history of the planet we live on, influence where we can grow food and live, and much more. But deciphering and interpreting […]
A snapshot in time: Drone mapping heritage sites
Drones play a big role in helping us understand the natural environment and the impact that we have on it. But the same attributes that make drones so useful in the environmental sciences also make them useful in other fields. We are constantly at risk of losing valuable history from heritage sites around the world […]
Rangeland management: A remote sensing perspective
Drones and their data processing software continue to evolve. As they do, we discover new ways to collect and process data. As the storyteller for GeoNadir, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to lots of amazing people who work with drones. This week, I spoke to Dr Jeff Gillan from the University of Arizona. He’s […]
How drones are improving landslide risk management in Brazil
If you were watching international news in February, you would have heard about the devastating landslides that swept through the Brazilian city of Petrópolis. Extreme rainfall along the Serra do Mar range triggered 269 landslides. Combined with flash flooding 217 people died and more than 850 homes were destroyed. While this natural disaster was undeniably catastrophic, […]
Using Drone Data to understand Clam Reefs
Using drone images of clam reef, we estimate the amount of live tissue & model their contribution to the calcium carbonate of the reef. I have to confess that I absolutely LOVE clam chowder. I remember when I was first introduced to it at Phil’s Fish Market and Eatery in Moss Landing, California >20 years […]