I was just looking at this yesterday! Here’s the FAA site of all the companies with exemptions to operate UAVs. It sounds like the application process is lengthy, but do-able. Their application documents include the UAV models they intend to operate, and if they got approved.

 

https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/

 

 

Tom Lee, GISP

GIS Analyst

Halliwell Engineering Associates, Inc.

401-438-5020 x 138

401-434-1909 fax

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I received an email ad for a helicopter drone that does mapping using a combination of aerial photography, GPS, and software to automate the process. I’m not promoting the product, but as an FYI there is a description of it, with links to more information, at http://airgon.com/products.html .  The output products are a high resolution photomosaic and a 3D surface. It looks like a valuable tool for getting current aerial photography and topography for a site. The price tag is rather hefty, at $30K.

 

My question is, does anyone know of a vendor providing drone-based mapping services in New England, using this or other similar equipment?

 

Jim Fitting

Environmental Analyst 3

Site Assessment & Support Unit

Emergency Response & Spill Prevention Division

Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127

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www.ct.gov/deep

 

Conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and environment;

Ensuring a clean, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy supply.

 

 

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