96250 - Drone Mapping
Course Overview
In recent years, drones have emerged as an important airborne platform for aerial photo collection. Drones, also referred to as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), play a crucial role in the fields of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Drone collected aerial images have been used in various fields. Aerial images captured by drones have found extensive applications across various domains. This course is designed to provide an overview of UAS standards and regulations, as well as the technical and applied aspects of utilizing drones as a tool for collecting geospatial data. Participants will have one (1) session to fly drones, with instructor, at Balloon Fiesta Park. (drones provided by instructor)
What You'll Learn
- The regulatory and legal context for UAS operation in the national airspace
- Prepares participants for the FAA Part 107 Exam (Remote Pilot Certification Exam)
- Introduction to the principles and concepts of crew resource management (CRM)
- Flight plan design
- Aerial data collection
- Process collected aerial images to derive useful geospatial information
Who Should Attend
This course is tailored for professionals seeking expertise in the application of UAS within their organizations, specifically in the realms of civil engineering, surveying, geography, geology, hydrology, archaeology, real estate management, photographer, event planning, marketing, urban planning, management and leadership, and geospatial intelligence.
Additional Information
Participants must attend 7 of the 8 sessions to receive Digital Badge.Prerequisites
Basic understanding of Geographic Information Systems concepts or equivalent knowledge.
Continuous internet access, PC (Windows 8 or later) or MAC, and microphone are required to attend the Live Online session. Webcam is recommended. Latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge browsers are also recommended.
UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This course is Tuition Remission eligible under Professional Development. For more information, visit the UNM Tuition Remission information page.
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Dr. Su Zhang is the IT and Operations Manager of the Earth Data Analysis Center (EDAC) at the University of New Mexico. He is also an Assistant Research Professor of the UNM’s Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering and an Assistant Professor of the UNM’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.