10/07/2026
π Geography in action! πΈ
Two of our Intro to Drones students, Tommy Medina and Jordan Zink, took their new skills into the field this weekend to support Dearfield Day 2026 celebrating the 115th anniversary of Dearfield, Colorado.
Using a sUAS (drone), Tommy and Jordan captured aerial photos and video of the event and historic Dearfield buildings while gaining real-world experience in:
π°οΈ UAS operations
π Aerial imagery & mapping
π Fieldwork & data collection
π€ Community-engaged geography
But this experience was about more than drones. Being at Dearfield gave our students an opportunity to learn more about the history and experiences of Black Americans in the American West and the important contributions they made to Colorado and American history.
We love seeing our students take what they learn in the classroom and put geography to work in the real world! ππ
A huge thank you to the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center for the opportunity, and to the University of Northern Colorado Department of Geography, GIS & Sustainability for supporting hands-on learning with our UAS program.
π Learn it. Use it. Make an impact.