Summary of Automated laser-scanning ‘hunter drone’ seeks out fossils, minerals and biological targets

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The University of Utah has developed an automated laser-scanning drone that is used to find fossils, minerals, and biological targets. The drone is equipped with lidar and a low-light camera to detect fluorescing fossils in the dark. Once the target is located, the video records the laser line being projected on the ground beneath the drone.

• 00:00:00 This video demonstrates the autonomous laser scanning "hunter drone" that seeks out fossils, minerals, and biological targets. The drone is equipped with lidar and low-light camera to detect fluorescing fossils in the dark. Once the target is located, the video records the laser line being projected on the ground beneath the drone.
• 00:05:00 This video shows an automated laser-scanning "hunter drone" that is used to find fossils, minerals, and biological targets. The drone was developed by researchers at the University of Utah.