Scion utilises its UAVs to capture LiDAR and multi-spectral imagery for a variety of tasks. The technologies can greatly increase forest management efficiencies by allowing companies to track and guide workers on regular forestry maintenance and remediation, and issues such as fire prevention and control.
ASMS is pleased to have prepared Scion's exposition and application for certification. We integrated Scion’s existing health and safety procedures with procedures that we developed to provide a complete exposition. Attaining Part 102 certification is symbolic of Scion’s intent to complement their scientific expertise with best practice in their UAV operations.
About Scion
Scion’s purpose is to drive innovation and growth from the forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors sector to build economic value and contribute to beneficial environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. Formerly the NZ Forest Research Institute, Scion employs approximately 340 people and has its head office in Rotorua. For more information, please visit www.scionresearch.com..
Further Information
For further information on Scion’s UAV operations see:
- Scion gets eye-in-the-sky head start, Bay of Plenty Times, 2 September 2016
- UAV and remote sensing, Scion website
