EWM Drone Mapping Pilot (Pending Funding)

Structured, short duration opportunity

 

What you’ll do as a Ground-truther

• Help confirm what the drone imagery shows (“ground-truthing”)

• Follow a pre-defined boat route with identified sample points

• Conduct visual checks, take photos, and perform simple field surveys

• Record findings using the Survey123 smartphone app

• We are looking for at least 10 volunteers.

• Training provided.

 

Time commitment

• 2–6 hours per volunteer, depending on team size

• Mid to late August 2026, weather dependent

 

Additional need

• A pontoon boat and driver for drone flight day(s) to escort the drone operator around the lake.

• ~6 hours per day. Approximately 2 - 3 days. Weather dependent.

 

Good fit if you:
✔ Are comfortable following clear field instructions

✔ Are comfortable in a boat and have some knowledge of the lake
✔ Want to support a very short, focused project
✔ Are available for a few days in the later half of August