Equipment & Services

Equipment rental, field support, and data processing services. Open to WashU researchers, external collaborators, and industry partners.

Ready to use the lab?

Contact Bill Winston (Geospatial Technology Specialist) or Alex Bradley (Director) to get started.

Contact Us

Services

Field Data Collection

Lab staff provide field support for data collection campaigns, including drone operations, lidar scanning, and sensor deployment.

Data Processing

Photogrammetric reconstruction, point cloud processing, orthomosaic generation, and 3D model creation from raw field data.

Visualization

Development of AR experiences, interactive 3D viewers, and data visualizations for teaching and publication.

Consultation

Project scoping, instrument selection, and methodology guidance for geospatial research projects.

Equipment

Platforms and instruments available for research projects.

Drones

DJI Matrice M600

M600

Available

DJI Matrice M600

DJI

Specifications
Max Payload
6 kg
Flight Time
35 min
max Speed
65 km/h
DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral

P4 Multispectral

Available

DJI Phantom 4 Multispectral

DJI

Specifications
Sensor
6-camera multispectral array
Flight Time
27 min
Positioning
RTK/PPK GNSS
DJI Phantom 4 Pro

P4 Pro

Available

DJI Phantom 4 Pro

DJI

Specifications
Sensor
1-inch CMOS, 20 MP
Flight Time
30 min
Video
4K 60fps
DJI Tello

Tello

Available

DJI Tello

DJI

Specifications
Weight
80 g
Flight Time
13 min
Camera
5 MP
Quantum Trinity F90+

Trinity F90+

Available

Quantum Trinity F90+

Quantum-Systems

Specifications
Type
Fixed-wing VTOL
Flight Time
90 min
Payloads
Sony RX1 RII, Altum-PT, Qube 240

Sensors

GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon

ZEB Horizon

Available

GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon

GeoSLAM

Specifications
Range
100 m
Scan Rate
300,000 pts/sec
Weight
1.3 kg
MicaSense Altum-PT

Altum-PT

Available

MicaSense Altum-PT

MicaSense

Specifications
Bands
5 multispectral + panchromatic + thermal
Resolution
3.2 MP per band
Mount
Trinity F90+ payload
Sensors & Software pulseEKKO Pro

pulseEKKO Pro

Available

Sensors & Software pulseEKKO Pro

Sensors & Software

Specifications
Type
Ground penetrating radar
Frequencies
25 MHz – 1 GHz
Design
Bistatic
Weight
3 kg per transceiver
Sony RX1 RII

RX1 RII

Available

Sony RX1 RII

Sony

Specifications
Sensor
35 mm full-frame, 42.4 MP
Lens
35 mm f/2.0 Zeiss
Mount
Trinity F90+ payload
YellowScan Qube 240

Qube 240

Available

YellowScan Qube 240

YellowScan

Specifications
Scan Rate
240,000 pts/sec
Range
100 m
Mount
Trinity F90+ payload

Survey & Positioning

DJI D-RTK 2 Mobile Station

D-RTK 2

Available

DJI D-RTK 2 Mobile Station

DJI

Specifications
Type
GNSS mobile station
Signals
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Accuracy
1 cm + 1 ppm RTK
Weight
3.5 kg (with tripod)
Emlid Reach RS2+

RS2+

Available

Emlid Reach RS2+

Emlid

Specifications
Type
RTK/PPK GNSS receiver
Signals
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Accuracy
7 mm + 1 ppm RTK
Trimble C5 (Total Station)

C5

Available

Trimble C5 (Total Station)

Trimble

Specifications
Type
Mechanical total station
Angular Accuracy
5"
Trimble R980 (GNSS Receiver)

R980

Available

Trimble R980 (GNSS Receiver)

Trimble

Specifications
Type
GNSS receiver
Signals
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Accuracy
8 mm + 1 ppm RTK
Trimble SX12 (Total Station)

SX12

Available

Trimble SX12 (Total Station)

Trimble

Specifications
Type
Robotic total station
Angular Accuracy
1"
scanning
26,600 pts/sec
Trimble TSC5 (Controller)

TSC5

Available

Trimble TSC5 (Controller)

Trimble

Specifications
Type
Field controller
software
Trimble Access
Display
5" touchscreen
Trimble X9 (TLS)

X9

Available

Trimble X9 (TLS)

Trimble

Specifications
Type
Terrestrial laser scanner
Range
80 m
Scan Rate
Up to 500,000 pts/sec

XR

Microsoft HoloLens 2

HoloLens 2

Available

Microsoft HoloLens 2

Microsoft

Specifications
Display
See-through holographic
Field of View
52 degrees
Tracking
6 DOF inside-out

Rates & Agreement

The Fossett Lab operates as a recharge facility. Equipment and service arrangements are governed by our User Agreement. Rate schedule is updated annually.

Rate Schedule — Coming Soon User Agreement — Coming Soon

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Fossett Lab?
The lab is open to WashU researchers, external collaborators, and industry partners. Graduate students and postdocs may access equipment through their faculty advisor's account.
How far in advance do I need to book equipment?
Contact us to discuss availability. Lead times vary by equipment and season.
Can the lab support field work outside St. Louis?
Yes. The lab has supported field campaigns across the US and internationally, including Indonesia, Madagascar, Antarctica, and Colorado.
Do you provide training on equipment use?
Yes. Training is available for all lab equipment. Contact Bill Winston to arrange a session.
What data formats do you deliver?
Standard geospatial formats including GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ point clouds, orthomosaics, and 3D mesh models. Custom formats available on request.