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Jesse Juchtzer of the Desert Research Institute prepares the drone for a reseeding flight at the Loyalton Fire burn area on April 22, 2021.

Restoration by Drone: DRI and Partners Test New Method for Reseeding Native Forests after Wildfire

By DRI Communications | May 3, 2021 | Blog, Featured researchers

Scientists from the Desert Research Institute (DRI) partnered with the Sugar Pine Foundation, Flying Forests, and the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest to test a new method for reseeding burned slopes by drone.

DRI Archaeologists to document ancient rock art at Fort Hunter Liggett

By DRI Communications | Nov 10, 2020 | Announcements, News releases

A group of Desert Research Institute (DRI) archaeologists will document ancient rock art at Fort Hunter Liggett using high resolution photography.

Into the Plume: Advancing Fire Science Using Drone Technology

By DRI Communications | Jul 31, 2019 | Blog, Featured projects

Photo: Drone pilots look toward their aircraft flying through the smoke. Credit: DRI's Dave Vuono. Fire science research using drone technology at DRI “It was sort of like a deep-sea exploration, with a submarine scanning the ocean floor,” said DRI research...