USGS scientist hand launching a fixed wing UAS
By Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
2011 (approx.)
Detailed Description
USGS scientist Jeff Sloan hand launching a fixed wing UAS during a 2011 NUSO research mission, in coordination with the Office of Surface Mining, at the Powellton Surface Mine in West Virginia to test the utility of UAS technology for supporting coal mining inspection and oversight.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.