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Matt A Burgess
Matt Burgess is a Geographer at the National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) in the Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center.
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7th Federal UxS Workshop
Given current uncertainties, the planning committee has decided to POSTPONE the 7th Federal UxS Users Workshop until further notice. Please check back for updates.
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.
7th Federal UxS Users Workshop
Logo in support of the 7th Federal UxS Users Workshop to be hosted March 3-5, 2026
B-Roll: 2025 UAS radiometric calibration and validation research in Golden, Colorado
B-Roll: 2025 UAS radiometric calibration and validation research in Golden, ColoradoCalibration and validation (cal/val) are essential steps to ensure that remotely sensed data are reliable for scientific use. Radiometric cal/val involves converting digital image pixel values to meaningful units and assessing their accuracy.
B-Roll: 2025 UAS radiometric calibration and validation research in Golden, Colorado
B-Roll: 2025 UAS radiometric calibration and validation research in Golden, ColoradoCalibration and validation (cal/val) are essential steps to ensure that remotely sensed data are reliable for scientific use. Radiometric cal/val involves converting digital image pixel values to meaningful units and assessing their accuracy.
Setting up equipment for drone mapping flight near Moab, Utah
Setting up equipment for drone mapping flight near Moab, UtahUSGS remote pilots Matt Burgess and Victoria Scholl prepare to conduct a drone mapping flight to collect thermal imagery over a dryland study site near Moab, Utah.
Setting up equipment for drone mapping flight near Moab, Utah
Setting up equipment for drone mapping flight near Moab, UtahUSGS remote pilots Matt Burgess and Victoria Scholl prepare to conduct a drone mapping flight to collect thermal imagery over a dryland study site near Moab, Utah.
Assessing road damage caused by Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) employs a range of drone technologies for data collection in science, mapping, and monitoring.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) employs a range of drone technologies for data collection in science, mapping, and monitoring.
Using uncrewed aircraft in landslide assessment
The Blue Ridge Parkway is renowned for its winding path through the rugged Appalachian Mountains. The steep terrain and dense forests make for scenic views but also create a challenging environment for drone operations. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) remote pilots seek out open areas from which to conduct flights to enable good visibility of their surroundings.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is renowned for its winding path through the rugged Appalachian Mountains. The steep terrain and dense forests make for scenic views but also create a challenging environment for drone operations. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) remote pilots seek out open areas from which to conduct flights to enable good visibility of their surroundings.
Uncrewed aircraft pilots at the Tanbark Ridge Overlook
Uncrewed aircraft pilots at the Tanbark Ridge OverlookU.S. Geological Survey (USGS) remote pilots Joe Adams and Matthew Burgess prepare to conduct drone flights at the Tanbark Ridge Overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
Uncrewed aircraft pilots at the Tanbark Ridge Overlook
Uncrewed aircraft pilots at the Tanbark Ridge OverlookU.S. Geological Survey (USGS) remote pilots Joe Adams and Matthew Burgess prepare to conduct drone flights at the Tanbark Ridge Overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
Road damaged by landslide
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.
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.
Preparing to assess road damage using a drone
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.
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.
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users Workshop
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users WorkshopAerial 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.
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users Workshop
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users WorkshopAerial 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 Radiometric Calibration Research in South Dakota, July 2023
UAS Radiometric Calibration Research in South Dakota, July 2023In July 2023, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) and the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center conducted a joint field campaign in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
UAS Radiometric Calibration Research in South Dakota, July 2023
UAS Radiometric Calibration Research in South Dakota, July 2023In July 2023, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) and the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center conducted a joint field campaign in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Group photo 2 by Matt Burgess NUSO_Cropped.jpg
In this photo, a group of 20 scientists pose for the camera. The group is dressed in winter gear and stands in front of Berthoud Pass, Colorado. The pass and the ground are covered in snow. Berthoud Pass has a few patches of dark green trees.
In this photo, a group of 20 scientists pose for the camera. The group is dressed in winter gear and stands in front of Berthoud Pass, Colorado. The pass and the ground are covered in snow. Berthoud Pass has a few patches of dark green trees.
Group photo 2 by Matt Burgess NUSO.JPG
The Snow to Flow team is comprised of a “village” of remarkable scientists and engineers from the USGS Colorado Water Science Center, USGS National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO), and the University of Southern California - Viterbi School of Engineering. The team is pictured here at the Berthoud Pass, CO field site on April 18, 2022.
The Snow to Flow team is comprised of a “village” of remarkable scientists and engineers from the USGS Colorado Water Science Center, USGS National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO), and the University of Southern California - Viterbi School of Engineering. The team is pictured here at the Berthoud Pass, CO field site on April 18, 2022.
Science and Products
7th Federal UxS Workshop
Given current uncertainties, the planning committee has decided to POSTPONE the 7th Federal UxS Users Workshop until further notice. Please check back for updates.
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.
7th Federal UxS Users Workshop
Logo in support of the 7th Federal UxS Users Workshop to be hosted March 3-5, 2026
Logo in support of the 7th Federal UxS Users Workshop to be hosted March 3-5, 2026
B-Roll: 2025 UAS radiometric calibration and validation research in Golden, Colorado
B-Roll: 2025 UAS radiometric calibration and validation research in Golden, ColoradoCalibration and validation (cal/val) are essential steps to ensure that remotely sensed data are reliable for scientific use. Radiometric cal/val involves converting digital image pixel values to meaningful units and assessing their accuracy.
B-Roll: 2025 UAS radiometric calibration and validation research in Golden, Colorado
B-Roll: 2025 UAS radiometric calibration and validation research in Golden, ColoradoCalibration and validation (cal/val) are essential steps to ensure that remotely sensed data are reliable for scientific use. Radiometric cal/val involves converting digital image pixel values to meaningful units and assessing their accuracy.
Setting up equipment for drone mapping flight near Moab, Utah
Setting up equipment for drone mapping flight near Moab, UtahUSGS remote pilots Matt Burgess and Victoria Scholl prepare to conduct a drone mapping flight to collect thermal imagery over a dryland study site near Moab, Utah.
Setting up equipment for drone mapping flight near Moab, Utah
Setting up equipment for drone mapping flight near Moab, UtahUSGS remote pilots Matt Burgess and Victoria Scholl prepare to conduct a drone mapping flight to collect thermal imagery over a dryland study site near Moab, Utah.
Assessing road damage caused by Hurricane Helene
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) employs a range of drone technologies for data collection in science, mapping, and monitoring.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) employs a range of drone technologies for data collection in science, mapping, and monitoring.
Using uncrewed aircraft in landslide assessment
The Blue Ridge Parkway is renowned for its winding path through the rugged Appalachian Mountains. The steep terrain and dense forests make for scenic views but also create a challenging environment for drone operations. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) remote pilots seek out open areas from which to conduct flights to enable good visibility of their surroundings.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is renowned for its winding path through the rugged Appalachian Mountains. The steep terrain and dense forests make for scenic views but also create a challenging environment for drone operations. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) remote pilots seek out open areas from which to conduct flights to enable good visibility of their surroundings.
Uncrewed aircraft pilots at the Tanbark Ridge Overlook
Uncrewed aircraft pilots at the Tanbark Ridge OverlookU.S. Geological Survey (USGS) remote pilots Joe Adams and Matthew Burgess prepare to conduct drone flights at the Tanbark Ridge Overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
Uncrewed aircraft pilots at the Tanbark Ridge Overlook
Uncrewed aircraft pilots at the Tanbark Ridge OverlookU.S. Geological Survey (USGS) remote pilots Joe Adams and Matthew Burgess prepare to conduct drone flights at the Tanbark Ridge Overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
Road damaged by landslide
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.
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.
Preparing to assess road damage using a drone
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.
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.
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users Workshop
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users WorkshopAerial 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.
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users Workshop
Attendees of the 6th Federal Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Users WorkshopAerial 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 Radiometric Calibration Research in South Dakota, July 2023
UAS Radiometric Calibration Research in South Dakota, July 2023In July 2023, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) and the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center conducted a joint field campaign in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
UAS Radiometric Calibration Research in South Dakota, July 2023
UAS Radiometric Calibration Research in South Dakota, July 2023In July 2023, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO) and the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center conducted a joint field campaign in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Group photo 2 by Matt Burgess NUSO_Cropped.jpg
In this photo, a group of 20 scientists pose for the camera. The group is dressed in winter gear and stands in front of Berthoud Pass, Colorado. The pass and the ground are covered in snow. Berthoud Pass has a few patches of dark green trees.
In this photo, a group of 20 scientists pose for the camera. The group is dressed in winter gear and stands in front of Berthoud Pass, Colorado. The pass and the ground are covered in snow. Berthoud Pass has a few patches of dark green trees.
Group photo 2 by Matt Burgess NUSO.JPG
The Snow to Flow team is comprised of a “village” of remarkable scientists and engineers from the USGS Colorado Water Science Center, USGS National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO), and the University of Southern California - Viterbi School of Engineering. The team is pictured here at the Berthoud Pass, CO field site on April 18, 2022.
The Snow to Flow team is comprised of a “village” of remarkable scientists and engineers from the USGS Colorado Water Science Center, USGS National Uncrewed Systems Office (NUSO), and the University of Southern California - Viterbi School of Engineering. The team is pictured here at the Berthoud Pass, CO field site on April 18, 2022.