Description
Introduction
🚁 Geographical mapping and modeling are undergoing a revolution with the use of drones. By carrying high-quality sensors, drones drastically reduce the time, money, and resources needed to collect imagery and produce 3D models. This 10-day training course offered by Relan equips participants with essential drone mapping and modeling skills. The course is ideal for industries such as land surveying, construction, aerial inspection, mining, roofing, and engineering.
Course Duration
📅 10 Days
Target Audience
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Land surveyors and construction professionals
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Aerial inspectors and engineers
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Mining professionals and roofers
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GIS specialists and technology enthusiasts
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Anyone interested in drone technology and mapping
Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand drone mapping and modeling concepts
✅ Apply aerial photogrammetry for creating 3D models
✅ Integrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes into drone mapping
✅ Understand and implement quality control practices and best practices
✅ Utilize RTK, PPK, and GCP technologies for precise mapping
✅ Conduct a hands-on aerial mapping and modeling project
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Mapping and Modeling Concepts
📌 Overview of drone mapping and modeling concepts
📌 Introduction to the benefits of using drones for geographic data collection
📌 Real-world applications of drone mapping in industries such as construction, mining, and agriculture
Module 2: Aerial Photogrammetry
📌 Understanding the principles of aerial photogrammetry
📌 How drones capture high-resolution images for mapping and modeling
📌 Creating orthophotos and digital surface models (DSM) with drone imagery
📌 Techniques for enhancing photogrammetry results
Module 3: Applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) Processes
📌 Integrating BIM with drone mapping for construction and infrastructure projects
📌 Using drone data for 3D modeling in BIM applications
📌 How drones improve project planning and management in construction
📌 Practical examples of BIM and drone technology working together
Module 4: Quality Control & Best Practices
📌 Ensuring data accuracy and precision in drone mapping
📌 Best practices for optimizing photogrammetry and data collection
📌 Identifying and correcting common errors in drone mapping data
📌 Maintaining consistency and quality across multiple drone surveys
Module 5: Overview of Current Aircraft, Camera, and Sensor Platforms
📌 Examination of the latest drone hardware
📌 How to choose the right platform for different applications
📌 Exploring camera and sensor types used for mapping and modeling
📌 Comparison of different platforms based on capabilities and cost
Module 6: Overview of Popular Data Processing Software Platforms
📌 Introduction to software for processing drone-captured data
📌 Key tools and their functions for 3D modeling
📌 Overview of popular data processing software (e.g., Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape)
📌 Best practices for software integration and managing large datasets
Module 7: Selecting Aerial Platforms Based on Cost, Capabilities, and Data Products
📌 Guide to selecting the right drone platform based on project needs
📌 Evaluating cost vs. capabilities for specific mapping applications
📌 Understanding the advantages and limitations of different drone platforms
📌 Case studies to highlight the decision-making process
Module 8: Autonomous Flight vs. Manual and Hybrid Flight Profiles
📌 Exploring flight modes: autonomous, manual, and hybrid
📌 Understanding the benefits and applications of each flight mode
📌 How autonomous flight enhances mapping efficiency and accuracy
📌 Choosing the best flight profile based on project requirements
Module 9: Understanding RTK, PPK, and GCPs
📌 Introduction to Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) technologies
📌 How RTK and PPK improve the accuracy of drone mapping
📌 The role of Ground Control Points (GCPs) in mapping precision
📌 Best practices for implementing RTK and PPK in drone surveys
Module 10: Conducting a Hands-On Aerial Mapping & Modeling Project
📌 Participants will apply all the concepts learned to conduct a complete aerial mapping and modeling project
📌 Project includes planning, flying the drone, capturing imagery, and processing data
📌 Participants will create a final model or map using the software and techniques taught in the course
📌 Feedback and troubleshooting during the project to ensure a high-quality output
