Drone Imaging for Invasive Species This multi-year project used drones and machine learning to help detect and manage aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes region. It was funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (GLRI AISMP FY22; $799,794 total; PI: Sarah Whitney). VAR Lab received a

Lake Erie Lighthouse by VAR Lab on Sketchfab Lake Erie Lighthouse Scan The VAR Lab digitally captured the Lake Erie Land Lighthouse using a mixed-method 3D scanning workflow that combined drone-based imaging with FARO Focus S terrestrial laser scanning. Drone imaging helped document the lighthouse from elevated angles and capture the structure within its surrounding

Grape Vineyard Scan This project involved the large-scale 3D scanning of approximately 40 acres of grape vineyards (not shown) in association with the Penn State Grapevine Extension. The goal of the work was to create accurate terrain and surface data to help identify low-lying areas prone to water pooling and flooding. The survey combined drone-based photogrammetry for