Drone Lab Mission

The mission of the University of Idaho Drone Lab is to serve as a hub for drone-related activities and provide a pool of drones, sensors, equipment, software, and knowledge to support the use of drones in high-quality research and teaching across all University departments.

The Drone Lab will accomplish its mission by providing:

• Shared Resources including drones, sensors, batteries, survey equipment, and software
• Fabrication and Repair Facilities to create sensor mounts and maintain drones
• Training and Support for regulatory compliance, flight operations, and data processing
• Facilities and expertise for geometric and radiometric Calibration of Sensors
• Resources and knowledge for drone Data Management and Visualization
• Collaborative Research Space where faculty, staff, and students can meet
• A Knowledge Hub that leverages the collective drone experience across campus
• Outreach Opportunities for engaging students and the public across Idaho