National Land Imaging Program

About

The fundamental goal of the NLI Program is to provide the Federal Government and the public with a primary source of remotely sensed data and applications and to be a leader in defining the future of land remote sensing, nationally and internationally.

Joe Adams (USGS NUPO) flying the 3DR Solo

National Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office

The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office (NUPO) was established on May 8th, 2008, to coordinate the integration of UAS data collection into the scientific, monitoring, and resource management functions of the Department of the Interior (DOI).

Image shows a satellite view of Rotterdam Harbor

NLI History, Authorities, Initiatives and Grants

National Land Imaging plans, reports, and green books.

Enhanced Landsat 8 Image of Western Australia

Learn about National Land Imaging

Learn about how National Land Imaging data is used.