Geology by Drone

A new drone lab is transforming how field work is done — with researchers now collecting data on geological formations from the air.

The Book Cliffs near Green River, Utah, show the coastline of what was once the Western Interior Seaway. Researchers standing atop the cliffs are (L-R) Cornel Olariu, Mariel Nelson, Michelle Tebolt and Tm Goudge. Photo: Michelle Tebolt via drone