NOAA Demonstrates Unmanned Aircraft System for Ocean Monitoring Photos

PMNM Deputy Superintendent David Swatland briefs guests on the demonstration of the UAS. Photo: Paul Wong/NOAA

Technician launches the UAS from HIHWNMS's vessel Koholā. Photo: Paul Wong/NOAA

Technician about to launch UAS from charter boat. Photo: Paul Wong/NOAA

UAS in flight. Photo: Paul Wong/NOAA

Shot taken from the UAS flying over the charter vessel and deployed marine debris props to test the resolution of the UAS camera system. Photo: NOAA Unmanned Aircraft System

Shot taken from the UAS flying over the charter vessel and deployed marine debris props to test the resolution of the UAS camera system. Photo: NOAA Unmanned Aircraft System