Aerial Grid Flight & Spatial Telemetry Portal
Logging aerial orthomosaic mapping flights, invasive blackberry canopy coverage, watershed soil compaction, and bee pollinator thermal refugia zones for OSU Extension & VRP research.
Flight Log & Telemetry Entry
Recent Flight Telemetry Logs
Every flight hour logged by BCRCC pilots is formally recognized as certified In-Kind Technical Match Value towards AFTI research grant matching requirements.
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
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.