Basic Aerial Hydrology Monitoring

Across the Hudson Valley following the first major snow fall of 2024, heavy rain followed a few days later.   Between some areas having over one foot of snow followed by three or more inches or rain, everything is pretty wet right now!

As weather permits for safe flying conditions, now is a great time to do some basic analysis of properties to see where water paths naturally follow the land contours.

Here is a very short still image taken from 200ft AGL of Low Altitude Systems founder's property. It is easy to see from above where water runs through a row of brambles from the street down to the pond.  Other areas where pond overflow is present are also easily spotted. 

During the late summer of 2023 following a storm which knocked down a large tree, neighbors were quick to act to remove additional at risk trees.  While the majority of the water shown below is common, this will be the first year without natures large plant life storing some of the ground water.

Please take this opportunity now to inspect your property with or without the help of aerial hydrology monitoring to plan ahead for the coming Spring time maintenance season, especially if you are considering making any landscape changes involving the removal or addition of trees, large plants or topsoil. ​