Capabilities and UAS Platforms
The UM Autonomous Aerial Systems Office operates a fully equipped 900 sq. ft. lab specializing in small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) technologies.With a broad range of electronic test equipment, remote and in-situ sensing instrumentation, and computational facilities, AASO has considerable experience in the development of both custom and OTS (off-the-shelf) platforms.
Our fleet includes 13 UAVs - both fixed wing and multirotor - ranging from lightweight Tello drones to the heavy-lift M-600 Pro platform. Payload capacity reaches up to 15 lbs, with flight times varying from 10 to 55 minutes. We offer advanced sensing capabilities with RGB, multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal cameras, LiDAR, and meteorological sensors, enabling high-resolution data collection (2–8 cm GSD) in diverse environments.
AASO holds FAA Certificates of Waiver for extended altitude (up to 2,000 ft), beyond visual line of sight, and night operations.
Our team provides end-to-end solutions, including orthomosaics, 3D point clouds, elevation models, and hyperspectral data cubes, supporting vegetation analysis, hydrological studies, and geospatial modeling.
Where to Find Us
The Autonomous Aerial Systems Office is located in the Interdisciplinary Sciences Building, room 107, at the 91次元. Find us on the and parking on a . Day-use parking passes are available at the office for official visits.