Drone and Data Services
As a University of Idaho Service Center, the Drone Lab can provide drone equipment, pilots, drone flight services, and drone data analyses for other projects and grants – both within the UI and with partners.
Current Drone Lab Services
| Service | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Drone Flights | Flights using smaller & less expensive drones with RGB imagery. Generally pretty quick and easy and does not require much prep time or pilot experience. | Hourly |
| Advanced Drone Flights | Flights with bigger drones or specialized sensors. Requires additional work for setup, calibration, etc. | Hourly |
| GPS/GNSS Surveys | GPS/GNSS surveys occurring separately from drone flights | Hourly |
| Image Processing & Analysis | Processing of drone images captured through our flight services or provided directly by customers. | Hourly |
| Training & Education | Hosting of drone-related trainings or consulting services to plan, set-up or support a drone imaging project. | Hourly |
| Equipment Rental – Basic Drones (UI only) | Rental of basic drone equipment or GPS devices for projects where personnel meet minimum training/proficiency requirements. | Daily |
| Equipment Rental – Advanced Drones (UI only)* | Rental of specialized drone equipment for projects that have trained/qualified personnel capable of managing and maintaining the equipment. | Daily |
| Travel | Reimbursement for actual travel expenses for Lab services | Cost |
* Advanced drone equipment rental requires verification of training and pilot experience