WVDEP has been using drones for mapping since 2016, using aerial photography and elevation data products to calculate fill volume, support reclamation design, monitor wetlands, map superfund sites, supply as-built products for stream restoration projects, and more. DEP drone operators fly DJI P4, P4RTK, Inspire 2, Matrice 600 Pro, and Mavic 3E platforms with optical, multispectral, and thermal payloads.