Aerial Mapping & Surveying Course
Presented by industry experts with years of experience in the RPAS sector.
Introduction to the various RPAS mapping platforms and cameras/sensors available on the market, the pros and cons of each, together with a basic understanding of their functionality. The course covers Aerial Mapping and Surveying, but also takes into account Land Surveying GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and Photogrammetry.
The course includes an in depth look at the workflow required for successful data capturing, including mission and flight planning.
Learn the basics of photogrammetry to achieve accurate orthomosaics and digital elevation models from aerial data. Students are provided the opportunity to experience a practical mission for the collection of aerial data.
Drones are a disruptive technology in the field of geomatics. As technology improves, it will become an essential tool for the professional surveyor or anyone interested in geospatial data. This course is aimed at providing professionals with essential knowledge to make informed decisions regarding equipment and basic workflow to obtain and process accurate and reliable aerial data.
Course overview
- Intro to Various Mapping Platforms
- RPAS Basics
- Functions of a Ground Control Station
- Mission & Flight Planning
- Flight Safety and Fail Safes For Multi Rotor and Fixed wing
- Cameras and Camera Settings
- Geo-tagging Images (including the use of RTK)
- Basics of Photogrammetry
- Types of deliverables/products and formats of data
- Useful software for processing and data representation
- Process from beginning to end
- Practical mission training
Prerequisites
- Drone pilots who want to operate commercially must hold a valid RPL
- Advanced pilots who don't need basic flight manoeuvre training
- Own camera and drone equipment
- Own laptop for editing purposes
Course cost
- R10 350 Incl VAT
- R9 000 Excl VAT
"Exceptional facilities and very detailed instruction. The practical training was fun and inspired confidence."
PG Harper
"I was on the introduction course and I think that this course needs to be included with every drone sold in SA."
SR Fisher
"The flying was fun but I didn’t expect to learn about all the laws that must be followed. I definitely feel that I’m a safer hobbyist now."
Gerry vd Walt