The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) employs a range of drone technologies for data collection in science, mapping, and monitoring.
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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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.
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.
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
U.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.
U.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
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.
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.
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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.
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
U.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.
U.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
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.
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.