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Turn Your Mavic 2 Pro into a Mapping Machine with these Accessories

IGIS Tech Notes describe workflows and techniques for using geospatial science and technologies in research and extension. They are works in progress, and we welcome feedback and comments below.One of the most common questions we get asked is what type of drone to buy for mapping projects.
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UAS Work Group

The UAS (Drones) Work Group is a UC ANR work group with logistical support from IGIS. As a young and still evolving technology, drones are being using for a variety of purposes in research and extension.
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Creating a 360 Photo Viewer with Shiny

IGIS Tech Notes describe workflows and techniques or using geospatial science and technologies in research and extension. They are works in progress, and we welcome feedback and comments below. 360 photos are lot of fun to use, and easy to make thanks to phone apps and affordable 360 cameras.
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REC Historical Documents

Working with the UCANR Research and Extension Centers (RECs), IGIS gathered historical reports from the RECs. The reports were scanned, the text was made searchable through optical character recognition (ocr), and they were saved as pdf file.
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About IGIS

IGIS envisions an ANR where all local and statewide research and extension programs integrate cutting edge geospatial tools into project planning, analysis, implementation, and communication. Maps and data are central to ANR's research and extension mission.
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Software

UCANR maintains a system-wide site license agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) that is paid for and managed by UCANR for the benefit of the entire UCANR network.
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GIS Services

The IGIS Service Center provides GIS and mapping services to projects across the ANR Network. These projects range from custom cartography, GIS and spatial analysis, remote sensing and image analysis, web mapping, mobile app development, GPS support, and GIS consultation.
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Drone Services

Small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), also known as drones or unmanned aerial vehicles, have a growing role to play in research and practice for agriculture and natural resources.
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