WEEDS pairs UAVs, multispectral cameras, and machine learning to spot invasive plants along Montana roadways, creating high-resolution maps that guide precise, cost-effective treatments.
Using machine learning to process UAS imagery and data to support hypothesis-driven research in natural resource management.
As a designated EDA Regional Tech Hub, we are building a global photonics industry in Montana by developing smart sensing systems for defense and resource management. Our nine collaborative projects support the entire ecosystem through R&D, workforce training, and venture studios to drive regional economic growth.
Montana Department of Transportation (MDT Maintenance) and MDT Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Program are exploring a portable, fully automated drone solution nicknamed ‘Drone in a Box’. This drone would monitor and/or map hazardous sites remotely to reduce crew exposure and assess potential dangers to the traveling public.
Led by UM, the FARTHER Knowledge Institute advances precision forestry and rangeland technologies to build economic resilience for Montana and Idaho communities facing increasing natural disasters.
