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Location: Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St., Elko, NV
Contact: Sergey606@gmail.com
The GSN Elko Chapter invites you to their February meeting!
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St., Elko, NV
Food and Drinks @ 6 p.m., Talk @ 7 p.m.
FOOD & BEER SPONSOR: IMDEX
Speaker: Michael Detwiler
Title: “Drone-supported UAS magnetometry in early-stage geological exploration”
Abstract: Drone-based magnetic surveys are emerging as a powerful tool for both mineral exploration and oil and gas asset management, providing high-resolution subsurface insight with improved safety and efficiency. This presentation focuses on the use of UAS magnetometry to support early-stage geological exploration and the detection of abandoned or undocumented gas well heads and associated infrastructure. Practical examples will illustrate how these surveys aid in structural interpretation, target generation, and risk reduction for drilling, reclamation, and land development activities.
Bio: Michael has been in the surveying and geospatial field for 23 years, with the majority of those years specializing in aerial mapping, lidar, and photogrammetry. His work experience has taken him to 31 states and 12 countries, with projects ranging from transmission power line lidar mapping, multi-oblique cityscape photogrammetry, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) mapping at mines. Michael is skilled in the capture, processing, and analysis of accurate geospatial data, helping lead the industry in UAS applications in mining and exploration and many other uses which this technology lends itself to. Michael is the owner of Great Basin Geomatics, LLC. based in Reno, NV; providing innovative aerial mapping and remote sensing solutions. Michael is a Certified Photogrammetrist, Certified Mapping Scientist, a Licensed Land Surveyor, and an FAA certified Remote UAS pilot.
Please contact Elko Chapter President, Sergey Konyshev if you have any questions. Sergey606@gmail.com
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02/19/2026 18:00:0002/19/2026 20:00:00America/Los_AngelesGSN Elko Chapter Meeting – Thursday, February 19thThe GSN Elko Chapter invites you to their February meeting!
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Western Folklife Center, 501 Railroad St., Elko, NV
Food and Drinks @ 6 p.m., Talk @ 7 p.m.
FOOD & BEER SPONSOR: IMDEX
Speaker: Michael Detwiler
Title: “Drone-supported UAS magnetometry in early-stage geological exploration”
Abstract: Drone-based magnetic surveys are emerging as a powerful tool for both mineral exploration and oil and gas asset management, providing high-resolution subsurface insight with improved safety and efficiency. This presentation focuses on the use of UAS magnetometry to support early-stage geological exploration and the detection of abandoned or undocumented gas well heads and associated infrastructure. Practical examples will illustrate how these surveys aid in structural interpretation, target generation, and risk reduction for drilling, reclamation, and land development activities.
Bio: Michael has been in the surveying and geospatial field for 23 years, with the majority of those years specializing in aerial mapping, lidar, and photogrammetry. His work experience has taken him to 31 states and 12 countries, with projects ranging from transmission power line lidar mapping, multi-oblique cityscape photogrammetry, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) mapping at mines. Michael is skilled in the capture, processing, and analysis of accurate geospatial data, helping lead the industry in UAS applications in mining and exploration and many other uses which this technology lends itself to. Michael is the owner of Great Basin Geomatics, LLC. based in Reno, NV; providing innovative aerial mapping and remote sensing solutions. Michael is a Certified Photogrammetrist, Certified Mapping Scientist, a Licensed Land Surveyor, and an FAA certified Remote UAS pilot.
Please contact Elko Chapter President, Sergey Konyshev if you have any questions. Sergey606@gmail.comReno, NV| Event Starts | Event Ends |
| 02/19/2026 | 02/19/2026 |
| All Day Event | |
| 6:00pm | 8:00pm |