Road damaged by landslide
Detailed Description
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene brought heavy rain and powerful winds, resulting in multiple landslides along the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. The National Park Service requested technical assistance from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO), utilizing small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), also known as drones, to assess road damage and future landslide risks. USGS remote pilots Matthew Burgess and Joe Adams traveled to North Carolina to provide UAS support at key locations along the Parkway. In this photo, downed trees and landslide debris cover a damaged section of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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National Uncrewed Systems Office
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) leads the research activities needed to make Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) data collection an efficient, safe, and cost-effective remote sensing tool for Department of the Interior (DOI) and USGS scientists.
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National Uncrewed Systems Office
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) leads the research activities needed to make Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) data collection an efficient, safe, and cost-effective remote sensing tool for Department of the Interior (DOI) and USGS scientists.