Module 1: Introduction to Drone Surveying

  • Overview of UAV technology in surveying
  • Types of drones and their applications
  • Regulations and certification requirements
  • Safety protocols and best practices

Module 2: Flight Planning & Mission Design

  • Flight planning software and tools
  • Mission parameters and settings
  • Ground control points (GCPs)
  • Weather considerations and limitations

Module 3: Flight Operations

  • Pre-flight checks and procedures
  • Manual flight control techniques
  • Automated flight patterns
  • Emergency procedures and troubleshooting

Module 4: Data Acquisition

  • Camera settings and optimization
  • Image overlap and resolution
  • RTK and PPK positioning
  • Quality control during acquisition

Module 5: Photogrammetric Processing

  • Software options and workflows
  • Image alignment and optimization
  • Dense cloud generation
  • Mesh and orthomosaic creation

Module 6: Deliverable Generation

  • Digital elevation models (DEMs)
  • Contour generation
  • Volume calculations
  • Data export and formatting

Module 7: Quality Assurance

  • Accuracy assessment methods
  • Error sources and mitigation
  • Validation techniques
  • Report generation