UAS/Drone Mapping & Modeling Certification – Whittier, CA (March 23-24, 2024)

This 2-day course introduces students to the use of drones in the field of mapping and modeling. This sector is undergoing a dramatic change due to the availability of drones carrying high quality sensors that greatly reduce time, cost and resources required to collect imagery and produce high-quality 3D maps and models. Industries with rapidly growing demand include land survey, construction, aerial inspection, mining, roofing and engineering to name a few.*

This 2-day certification course includes:

• Introduction to mapping and modeling concepts
• Aerial photogrammetry
• Applying Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes
• Quality control & best practices
• Overview of current aircraft, camera and sensor platforms
• Overview of popular data processing software platforms and functions
• Selecting aerial platforms based on cost, capabilities and type of data products
• Autonomous flight versus manual and hybrid flight profiles
• Understanding RTK, PPK and GCP’s
• Conducting a hands-on aerial mapping & modeling project
• Dronitek Drone Flight Academy Graduation Certificate

* FAR Part 107 knowledge highly recommended for enrollment