UI Drone Lab captures laser scans of 2026 US Capitol Christmas Tree
The University of Idaho’s Drone Lab had the privilege of flying our drone around the 2026 US Capitol Christmas Tree to collect laser scans and photos to make full 3D renderings.
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Combining Lidar with Photogrammetry in Metashape
Aligning the photos to create an inital stereo model and sparse point cloud is the first step in Metashape. In this lab, we explore the different options for aligning photos and how to optimize the sparse point cloud.
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Processing Lidar Data in Yellowscan CloudStation
Raw lidar data collected from Yellowscan sensors must be processed through CloudStation to produce high-accuracy point clouds and elevation models.
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USDA Lidar Drone Grant
The University of Idaho’s Drone Lab was awarded a USDA NIFA Equipment Grant for $110,000 to fund the purchase of a drone-carried lidar system to be used for research and teaching in the fields of agriculture and natural resources at UI and with partners.
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