GeoFly lab facilities and instruments
CISR/GISTAR GIS Lab
The UCSC CISR GISTAR Lab is a state-of-the-art facility for geospatial research and education, equipped with high-performance computers featuring GTX 4090/3060 GPUs, SSD storage, and dual monitors. It supports GIS, remote sensing, drone mapping, machine learning and AI with access to drones, a large-format plotter, and a 3D printer. The lab includes a seminar room, student workspace, high-resolution projection systems, an AR map sandbox, and a DTEN interactive display. Software resources include ArcGIS Pro, Esri Drone2Map, QGIS, ENVI, Google Earth Engine, and statistical tools, enabling advanced spatial analysis and research.
UAVs, sensors, and precision instruments at our Geo-Spatial Lab for innovative research and education.
Inspire 2
Multispectral drone platform with intelligent flight features. 27 minutes flight time
Matrice 200
Versatile and rugged thermal drone platform supports multiple payload configurations. 38 minutes flight time
Matrice 300 RTK
state-of-the-art industrial drone solution with LiDAR/RGB aerial mapping capabilities. 55-minute maximum flight time
Micasense 10band Dual Sensor
This advanced sensor system combines two powerful 5-band sensors, capturing high-resolution imagery across ten spectral bands, including visible light, near-infrared, and red edge.
Zenmuse H20T Thermal Sensor
Thermal sensor provides precise temperature measurements to identify heat signatures and monitor infrastructure efficiently.
Zenmuse L1 LiDAR Sensor
Advanced Livox LiDAR technology captures up to 240,000 points per second, enabling the generation of accurate, high-density point clouds for forestry and infrastructure inspection
DJI phantom IV Pro
Aerial photography and videography drone designed to capture stunning images and breathtaking footage
DJI Mavic 3
Dual-camera foldable drones that takes aerial photography and videography to new heights
DJI MINI SE
Weighing just 249 grams a perfect entry point for beginners and educationnal use alike.
Trimble GNSS
high-performance and compact GNSS receiver for high-quality, location-based data collection and management
Field Spectroradiometer
High-performance instrument captures precise spectral data across a wide wavelength range
YSI water sonde
This advanced multi-parameter instrument measures key water quality parameters such as temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and more