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Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users Workshop taken from a Skydio drone
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users Workshop
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users Workshop
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users Workshop

Aerial photo of attendees at the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Workshop taken from a Skydio drone in front of the Science and Technology building at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Aerial photo of attendees at the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Workshop taken from a Skydio drone in front of the Science and Technology building at the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

UAS Research Center's Saucer Shark Aeroshell and Payload are suspended in stairwell with payload on.
Saucer Shark Aeroshell and payload suspended by sling
Saucer Shark Aeroshell and payload suspended by sling
Saucer Shark Aeroshell and payload suspended by sling

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, before science flight tests, Aeroshell and payload. Sling configuration and payload orientation verified before science flight deployment. Payload is on and ready to record!

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, before science flight tests, Aeroshell and payload. Sling configuration and payload orientation verified before science flight deployment. Payload is on and ready to record!

BisonCore displays live map of magnetic data from Saucer Shark for decision making and live environment interpretation
BisonCore (MagEdition) displays live magnetic data (top) and lidar altitude (bottom)
BisonCore (MagEdition) displays live magnetic data (top) and lidar altitude (bottom)
BisonCore (MagEdition) displays live magnetic data (top) and lidar altitude (bottom)

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, BisonCore displays the path of the sensor live, as it covers transects. Data received from the payload is then displayed within the BisonCore Ecosystem and is accessible for field viewing. The magnetic map is also used to validate payload directed algorithms.

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, BisonCore displays the path of the sensor live, as it covers transects. Data received from the payload is then displayed within the BisonCore Ecosystem and is accessible for field viewing. The magnetic map is also used to validate payload directed algorithms.

Saucer Shark on landing approach to landing pad. Aeroshell shown to be flying over California Hills.
Flying Saucer Shark Deployed over the skies of California
Flying Saucer Shark Deployed over the skies of California
Flying Saucer Shark Deployed over the skies of California

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, aeroshell. Saucer Shark on landing approach after completed mission. Just above the landing pad.

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, aeroshell. Saucer Shark on landing approach after completed mission. Just above the landing pad.

National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark drop lease sits on landing pad  in remote California.
Saucer Shark Drop Release during testing campaign
Saucer Shark Drop Release during testing campaign
Saucer Shark Drop Release during testing campaign

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, drop release attached to USGS UAV. Aircraft sits on landing pad in-between test flights.

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, drop release attached to USGS UAV. Aircraft sits on landing pad in-between test flights.

USGS National Innovation Center UASRC Saucer Shark fully assembled and deployed below UAV ​
Saucer Shark Deployed Below UAV​
Saucer Shark Deployed Below UAV​
Saucer Shark Deployed Below UAV​

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center (UASRC) Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, fully assembled. Sub assemblies from top down: Drop Release, Sling and Sling Brace, Payload Aeroshell and Payload.​

USGS National Innovation Center UAS Research Center (UASRC) Saucer Shark Project, during flight tests, fully assembled. Sub assemblies from top down: Drop Release, Sling and Sling Brace, Payload Aeroshell and Payload.​

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