Aerial Grid Flight & Spatial Telemetry Portal
Logging aerial orthomosaic mapping flights, blackberry canopy coverage, soil compaction, and bee pollinator thermal refugia zones for OSU Extension & VRP research.
Flight Log & Telemetry Entry
Recent Flight Telemetry Logs
Honoring Our Aerial Telemetry Pioneers
The Veteran Restoration Project (VRP) and AFTI extend our deep gratitude to Bob Kaufman and the members of the Benton County Radio Control Club. By converting hobbyist aviation passion into precision research telemetry, BCRCC pilots accelerate forest restoration and land-linkage science.
Bob Kaufman
BCRCC Project Liaison & Chief Drone Pilot
Benton County Radio Control Club
"Pioneering the alignment of RC aviation enthusiast hours with academic watershed recovery research in Oregon."
BCRCC Volunteer Flight Roster
Ergonomic Time Study & Field Trial Log
Tracking field trials, baseline labor output, pollinator thermal refugia creation, and certified technical match valuation ($60/hr) for USDA / ODA grant reporting.
Log Field Trial & Time Study
Recent Time Studies
Mesocosm Soil Blend & Bio-Stint Trial Hub
Comparing 100% Biochar vs. 75/25 and 50/50 Zeolite blends across Bare Drilled Holes, Cardboard Paper Sleeves, and Advanced Infused Organic Sleeves.
Log Mesocosm & Bio-Stint Data
Recent Bio-Stint Trials
Culvert Sensa-Trap & Watershed Telemetry Hub
Logging post-fire gully and culvert over-pour filter performance (70/30 Zeolite-Biochar Cassettes) comparing inflow vs. outflow water quality parameters.
Log Culvert Sensa-Trap Water Quality Data
Recent Sensa-Trap Logs
Recent Sensa-Trap Logs
Pilot Career Path: Advanced Certification Sponsorship
We believe volunteer hours should translate directly into real-world career growth. Once a pilot logs milestone flight hours mapping VRP project grids, VRP sponsors advanced professional certifications—including ODA Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licenses, Specialized Fertilizer Handlers Endorsements, and Advanced Agricultural Mapping Endorsements.