This is a joint Entomology / Aerospace project to look for evidence that Spotted Wing Drosophila (an invasive species to North America) may be migrating at higher altitudes where wind currents can carry them further and faster than otherwise expected.

Skywalker 1900 outfitted with 2 petri-dish sized insect traps under the wings.

Skywalker Flight #69

Altitude: 200′ AGL
Airspeed: 20 kts
Weather: 10 kts wind, 22C
Mission: Circle fruit fields with insect traps.

Skywalker Flight #70

Altitude: 300′ AGL
Airspeed: 20 kts
Weather: 12 kts wind, 20C
Mission: Circle fruit fields with insect traps.

Skywalker Flight #71

Altitude: 400′ AGL
Airspeed: 20 kts
Weather: 13-14 kts wind, 20C
Mission: Circle fruit fields with insect traps.[![youtube video]