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.

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