Overview
This program provides hands on training in drone based aerial surveying, mission planning, data acquisition, and photogrammetric processing. Learners gain practical experience in executing drone flights, capturing high quality imagery, and converting them into geospatial outputs such as orthomosaics, Digital Surface Model (DSM) / Digital Terain Model (DTM), contours, and 3D models.
Course Content
Basics of Drone Mapping
Mission Planning & Flight Execution
Ground Control Points (GCPs)
Aerial Image Acquisition
Orthomosaic Generation
Digital Surface Model (DSM) / Digital Terain Model (DTM) Creation
Contour Mapping
3D Model Generation
Accuracy Assessment
Exporting Geospatial Outputs
What You Will learn
Tools And Software
Drones (Mini, Air, Phantom, Mavic series)
Mission Planning Apps
Photogrammetry Software (Pix4D / Agisoft Metashape)
Exporting GIS Software Output (QGIS / ArcGIS)
Plan and execute drone mapping missions
Capture high resolution aerial imagery
Process drone data into orthomosaics, Digital Surface Model (DSM) / Digital Terain Model (DTM) , and 3D models
Use GCPs for accuracy improvement
Generate professional mapping outputs for real world applications
Outcomes
Ability to independently conduct drone surveys
Strong understanding of photogrammetry workflows
Portfolio ready mapping outputs (orthomosaic, DSM, contours, 3D models)
Skills applicable to land surveying, agriculture, construction, urban planning, and environmental studies