The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is proposing to use uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to capture high-definition video and photographs of the Small Underwater Research Flap Wave Energy Converter (SURF-WEC) project located in Waimanalo, Hawaii.
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February 26, 2026
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is proposing to use uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to capture high-definition video and photographs of the Small Underwater Research Flap Wave Energy Converter (SURF-WEC) project located in Waimanalo, Hawaii.
The purpose of the proposed project is to obtain high-definition videography and photography of the lifecycle of the SURF-WEC during key stages of project deployment and operation at the Makai Research Pier. The UAS would also document the Makai Research Pier structure, adjacent research buildings, and surrounding coastal waters as necessary to provide context behind the institution’s role in the project activities