Drone Imaging for Invasive Species As part of a senior project, the VAR Lab explored how drone imaging could be used to support the identification and documentation of invasive species across outdoor environments. The project focused on using aerial imagery to view plant growth patterns, landscape changes, and areas of concern from perspectives that are

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