Structure from Motion - Aerial Drone Mapping, Asset Inspection, 3D Modelling Course

Structure from Motion - Aerial Drone Mapping, Asset Inspection, 3D Modelling Course

Why do I need this Drone Mapping course?:

If you are wanting to use your drone for mapping, asset inspection, and 3D modelling, then this course covers the practical operations and post-processing of your drone mapping images using WebODM and QGIS.

How long is the course?

The drone mapping course runs from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on day one. 

This enables you to complete the introduction theory, practical mapping, modelling, and asset inspection, and then upload the images for processing overnight before the second day.

The second day also runs from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm and covers all the analysis / post-processing and outputs.  There is also an opportunity to fly another mission or two if needed.

As we expect you to know how to operate commercially, you will need to hold a RePL and AROC as a minimum. If you don’t have a drone pilot licence or ReOC, we can assist you with a discounted bundle.

When does the course run?

During the weeks of our RePL training in your location, or on custom dates for groups.

What do I need or to bring to attend this course?:

• Proof of RePL and AROC, and either sub 2kg commercial registration or ReOC
• A minimum of 5 hours flying experience
• Your sub 7kg drone, compatible with Pix4Dcapture and ODM (all free software) for drone mapping
• Sufficient charged batteries for 4 flights.
• Your mobile device (Android or iOS) compatible as a screen for your drone and able to run the drones software and Pix4Dcapture.
• Pix4Dcapture downloaded and installed on your mobile device (screen).

What is covered in this course?:

• Setting up your drone for optimum drone mapping
• Camera Settings
• Image formats
• Your PC and post-processing software requirements
• Pix4DCapture and WebODM overview
• Practical Mapping in the field using Pix4Dcapure - 2D, 3D and structural
• Post-processing and 2D / 3D outputs using WebODM / QGIS
• Orthomosaics - Georeferenced, orthorectified maps
• Elevation Models - Easily generate georeferenced DSMs/DTMs
• Measurements - Volume and area measurements
• Contours - Preview and export elevation contours to AutoCAD, ShapeFile, GeoPackage
• Ground Control Points - When and how to use GCPs for additional accuracy
• 3D Models - 3D models and point clouds in a variety of formats.
• Point Clouds and export formats
• 3D Rendering and Textures 
• Creating fly-throughs
• Export - High-resolution GeoTIFF, PNG, LAS, OBJ formats to name a few
• Exporting to QGIS
• Exporting to web and 3D printer

What are the outcomes?:

• A Certificate of Achievement
• Experience in Planning, Flying and Processing Mapping and 3D Modelling Missions
• Post-course student support on Q&A basis

Please note that face-to-face course closeout dates are subject to COVID restrictions and may affect interstate travel.

Corporate, Classroom and Advanced courses run to custom dates to suit clients.

Our online webinar course provides a contact-free environment for completing the theory study at home or work.

The online webinars (3 days) for RePL, half-day webinars for upgrades run every week:

• Australia Wide Webinars for RePL (Multi-Rotor, Helicopter, Aeroplane and Powered Lift)
  
  • 13 to 15 Sep 2021
  • 20 to 22 Sep 2021

• Australia Wide Webinars for RePL Upgrades (Multi-Rotor, Helicopter, Aeroplane and Powered Lift)
  
  • 8 Sep 2021
  • 22 Sep 2021
  • 6 Oct 2021
  • 20 Oct 2021

Our next available RePL course closeout (2 days) dates:

• Australia Wide Mobile Training (Minimum numbers apply):
  • Every Fortnight Australia Wide (You choose the location!)

• Major Cities (Adelaide, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, Perth)
  • Once a month 2 day closeouts

• Regional Centres
  • Once a month 2 day closeouts

•  Brisbane Closeout (Multi-Rotor RePL[Two days] or Upgrade[One day])
  
  • 2 and 3 Sep 2021
  • 16 and 17 Sep 2021
  • 30 Sep and 1 Oct 2021
  • 14 and 15 Oct 2021
  • 28 and 29 Oct 2021

• Brisbane Closeout (Aeroplane Upgrade)
  • Twice a month closeouts

• Brisbane Closeout (Powered Lift Upgrade)
  
  • 30 or 31 August (Sub 25kg)
  • 13 or 14 Sep (Sub 7 or 25kg)
  • 27 or 28 Sep (Sub 7 or 25kg)
  • 11 or 12 Oct (Sub 7 or 25kg)
  • 25 or 26 Oct (Sub 7 or 25kg)

• Brisbane (Helicopter)
  • Once a month

• Corporate / Classroom / Mobile Training (Australia Wide - we come to you):
  
  • Every week on demand (minimum numbers required dependent on location)