What will I learn on the drone survey course? What is the syllabus?
The tables below provides a day-by-day course overview. This is based on full course delivery over a period of five days.
However, the syllabus is modular and can be built on a module-by-module basis.
Day One
Module | Topics Covered | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
Surveying Fundamentals | An Introduction to Surveying. Geodesy: Coordinate systems; Satellite positioning; Sources of positional corrections; Accuracy. | Classroom (theory) |
GNSS Data Capture | Connecting to NTRIP, or base station. Rover data collection. Base station data collection. | Classroom and field (theory and practical) |
Day Two
Module | Topics Covered | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
Photogrammetry Introduction | Photogrammetry introduction. Photogrammetry theory. Payload factors. Mission planning factors. | Classroom (theory) |
Photogrammetry Mission Planning | Smart Controller mission planning. Scenario - Topographical survey with ground control. | Classroom (practical) |
Photogrammetry Data Capture | Practical Task: Scenario - Topographical survey with ground control. | Field (practical) |
Photogrammetry Processing | Introduction to DJI Terra Pro. Tagging ground control and check points. Processing output | Classroom (practical) |
Day Three
Module | Topics Covered | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
Photogrammetry Data (Review) | Output accuracy report. Data measurement (volumes etc.) | Classroom (practical) |
Advanced Photogrammetry | Import KML. Oblique mission planning. Smart Oblique Capture. | Classroom and field (practical) |
Photogrammetry 3D Modelling | Manual data capture and oblique. Structure modelling. | Field (practical) |
Photogrammetry 3D Processing | DJI Terra processing. Demo - Advanced modelling processing. | Classroom (practical) |
Day Four
Module | Topics Covered | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
Photogrammetry 3D Data (Review) | Output accuracy report. Applications of 3D point cloud and render. | Classroom (practical) |
LiDAR Introduction | LiDAR theory, surveying, and applications. Processing and data manipulation. | Classroom (theory) |
LiDAR Data Collection | LiDAR mission planning, data capture, and processing. | Classroom and field (practical) |
Day Five
Module | Topics Covered | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
Scenario-based Assessment | Photogrammetry or LiDAR. | Field (assessment) |
Course Summary | Further Processing - TerraSolid Online Course. | Classroom |