In-Person
Drone Mapping Course:
Capture and Analyse Data
We train you in drone mapping skills to efficiently capture and analyse data.
3 days
Beginner
$1995 incl GST
What you will learn in this course:
This course gives you everything you need to learn drone mapping for data capture and analysis.
Mission Planning
We guide you through the whole decision-making process. Where you can fly (legally and ethically), the drone you should purchase for your needs, the best-suited apps for mission planning, and how to create an effective flight plan to acquire data suitable for mapping.
Data Pre-Processing
After capturing data, you need to work on pre-processing to create an orthomosaic image or 3D model. We help you navigate the software necessary to create your mosaics and build the basis for further analysis.
Field survey
We help you create and execute survey plans to supplement your image data using in-situ field observation.
Practical flight skills
This course is highly practical to ensure that all participants become confident in flying drones in many scenarios. Students start flying micro drones indoors to build confidence and later move to sub 2kg drones flown outdoors.
Online materials
Access our online Drone Mapping course resources (valued at $695) for additional teaching on some GIS basics, like an introduction to either ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
Personalised Expert Support
Dr. Karen Joyce is available to answer all your questions during and after the course so you can cement your skills.
We come to you
It's possible to conduct this workshop in a location of your choice as long as it meets civil aviation safety requirements. Minimum course numbers apply and travel costs are additional. Get in touch for details.
Note: It is outside the scope of this course to investigate automated and semi-automated remote sensing image processing techniques such as OBIA, spectral analysis, and pixel-based classifications.
What experts and students are saying:
Lorraine Chaffer
Vice President Geography Teachers Association
Thanks for sharing Karen! The course looks great and I will share with my geography networks
Christine Munisteri
Engineer at GEO Jobe GIS Consulting
Every part of this program is so well planned and executed; it’s an exciting option in the ever-evolving world of drones and geospatial tech!
Jon Caris
Director, Smith College Spatial Analysis Lab
Thank you for the very accessible write-up on
orthomosaics and one that I will share with my
students.
Jaelen Myers
PhD candidate, James Cook University
I’m so glad I found GeoNadir. The processing software is excellent at rendering my images and I can use the interactive features to make measurements and create layers. I love that I’m able to do all this without the need for other mapping software, which makes my efforts more efficient. It really has everything I need.
Nick Matuche
Nova Scotia Community College
I absolutely love GeoNadir. The idea of a catalogue of our coastlines and vulnerable areas is very important to me. As an avid drone pilot, I feel like it’s my duty to contribute. I mapped these locations because I believe it’s extremely important to keep records of our beautiful coastline here in Nova Scotia, Canada. We have many salt marshes that need protecting.
Zac Adie
Bushland Regenerator, Chief Remote Pilot
Having spent the past few years deep diving into learning everything I can about #photogrammetry and drones, becoming a Chief Remote Pilot, I thought I knew quite a bit; however upon completing the course and reflecting on its contents I am happily reminded that there are always new things to learn, new tips and tricks to take on-board to improve your skills or your workflow.
Dr Karen Joyce
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Karen Joyce is the Co-Founder and Technical Lead of GeoNadir. She is a multi-award winning geospatial scientist, working for more than 20 years in government, industry, the military, and academia. She has been involved in tertiary education since the late ’90’s, and online education for the past 12 years. Her online resources are accessed nearly 30,000 times every month and she is constantly creating content as technology changes. Karen is a qualified remote pilot and has been flying drones of all sizes with a variety of sensor payloads since 2013, with most of her research conducted on the Great Barrier Reef.
FAQ
Yes, this course teaches concepts you need a drone to put into practice and make the most of the learning process. With a drone, you’ll be able to plan and execute missions and then analyse the data.
Maybe. Regulations and guidelines vary by location and drone size, so always check with your local authorities before drafting your mission plan.
This course is a comprehensive and in-depth training that takes you through the entire workflow of drone mapping: from mission planning to information communication.
The course materials were carefully crafted by Dr. Karen Joyce, an award-winning and published drone mapping academicz with more than two decades of teaching experience across tertiary, government, military, and private organisations.
This is an intensive face-to-face 3-day-long workshop with lots of practical flight time.
On top of that, you get ongoing access to the online resources afterward, so you can refer back to all the materials and continue your learning journey.
No. This course is suitable for all skill levels because we start from the beginning and will adapt the workshop to suit each participant’s level.
Students as young as 12-years-old have participated in this training. Beyond age, the main requirements are willingness to learn and basic knowledge of safe drone operation.
The only costs associated with the course are the equipment (if you don’t already have a drone and/or computer) and travel expenses so your instructor can train you in your preferred location.
This is a three-day course.
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