Mapping Basics
This hands-on class teaches drone pilots how to use UAVs for mapping, modeling, and data capture. Students will learn the tools, techniques, and software needed to generate orthomosaics, elevation models, and 3D reconstructions—paving the way toward applications in construction, inspection, public safety, agriculture, and beyond.
This hands-on class teaches drone pilots how to use UAVs for mapping, modeling, and data capture. Students will learn the tools, techniques, and software needed to generate orthomosaics, elevation models, and 3D reconstructions—paving the way toward applications in construction, inspection, public safety, agriculture, and beyond.
This hands-on class teaches drone pilots how to use UAVs for mapping, modeling, and data capture. Students will learn the tools, techniques, and software needed to generate orthomosaics, elevation models, and 3D reconstructions—paving the way toward applications in construction, inspection, public safety, agriculture, and beyond.
🗺️ Mapping Basics – 2 Day Course
Quick Take: This hands-on class teaches drone pilots how to use UAVs for mapping, modeling, and data capture. Students will learn the tools, techniques, and software needed to generate orthomosaics, elevation models, and 3D reconstructions—paving the way toward applications in construction, inspection, public safety, agriculture, and beyond.
Course Format:
Day one includes theory and mission planning walkthroughs. Day two focuses on flying a real mapping mission and processing the data.
Topics Covered:
- Creating Mission Routes & KMLs: Master planning and automation tools for precise data capture.
- Orthomosaics: Create detailed 2D maps from stitched aerial photos.
- 3D Photogrammetry: Learn to build 3D models from 2D imagery.
- Mapping Software Basics: Explore DroneDeploy, Pix4D, and more for data processing.
- Data Capture Best Practices: Optimize overlap, altitude, and camera angles.
Certificate of Completion Included | Mapping Drone Provided or BYOD | 10% Off for First Responders