Drone Mapping and Surveying

This comprehensive course provides practical training in drone-based mapping and surveying techniques, focusing on photogrammetry, data collection, and map processing. Learners will explore how to plan flight missions, collect high-resolution spatial data, and process images into accurate 2D and 3D maps using industry-standard software. Through hands-on guidance and real-world examples, this course equips students with the skills needed to produce high-quality maps and models for use in agriculture, construction, environmental monitoring, land development, and geospatial analysis. This course contend of the following:-

Module 1: Introduction to Drone Mapping

1. Introduction to Drone Mapping

2. Understanding Photogrammetry

3. Types of Drone Maps and Their Uses

4. Essential Drone Mapping Software

5. Drone Setup and Flight Planning for Mapping Missions

6. Data Collection Best Practices

7. Common Challenges and Troubleshooting in Drone Mapping

Module 2: Data Collection Techniques

1. Introduction to Drone Data Collection

2. Waypoint Planning for Mapping Missions

3. Understanding Overlap Settings and Their Impact

4. Flight Path Strategies for Data Accuracy

5. Data Accuracy Standards and Best Practices

6. Pre-Flight Checklist for Reliable Data Collection

7. Common Challenges and Troubleshooting Techniques

Module 3: Mapping Software and Data Processing

1. Introduction to Drone Mapping Software

2. Importing and Organizing Drone Data

3. Image Processing and Map Generation

4. 3D Modeling with Drone Data

5. Data Accuracy and Quality Control

6. Analyzing Survey Data and Extracting Insights

7. Hands-on Data Processing Exercise

8. Common Challenges and Troubleshooting in Data Processing

9. Exporting and Sharing Mapping Results                                                                                                                                                                     

 Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand core principles of drone mapping and photogrammetry.

• Differentiate between orthomosaic maps, 3D models, DEMs, and thermal maps.

• Set up mapping missions with accurate waypoint, overlap, and flight parameters.

• Collect reliable spatial data using automated and manual drone flight techniques.

• Use Ground Control Points (GCPs), RTK, and PPK methods to enhance map accuracy.

• Process collected images using tools like Pix4D, DroneDeploy, and Agisoft Metashape.

• Generate, analyze, and export high-quality maps, models, and reports for stakeholders.