module 2:
DRONE training
Introductory
OVERVIEW
This Drone introductory training program is for interested participants who wish to engage in Earth Observing mapping of intertidal seagrass meadows.
Duration
1-2 days
Prerequisites
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Individuals undertaking this qualification must have a CASA Operator accreditation certificate
Location
Training is delivered face-to-face at clients facility/location.
Cost
For detailed costing (quotation) and information, please contact Seagrass-Watch for further details.
Drone Introduction
course outline
Formal lectures, discussions and interactive group activities. Laboratory exercises and a field activity.
This module will provide you with an introduction to using drones as mapping tools and will introduce you to the application of drones for mapping seagrass.
Participants will learn how to conduct remote earth observing mapping, and have hands-on practical experience flying small drones (less than 2 kg).
Drone Introduction
modules
INTRO TO DRONES
Drone use
mapping
Module 2
Drone Introductory Training
OVERVIEW
This Drone introductory training program is for interested participants who wish to engage in Earth Observing mapping of intertidal seagrass meadows.
Duration
1-2 days
Prerequisites
Participants must be 18 years and over.
Individuals undertaking this qualification must have a CASA Operator accreditation certificate
Must have successfully completed
- Level 1 Certificate of Achievement or
- Introductory Seagrass Course (minimum).
Location
Training is delivered face-to-face at clients facility/location.
COURSE OUTLINE
Formal lectures, discussions and interactive group activities. Laboratory exercises and a field activity.
This module will provide you with an introduction to using drones as mapping tools and will introduce you to the application of drones for mapping seagrass.
Participants will learn how to conduct remote earth observing mapping, and have hands-on practical experience flying small drones (less than 2 kg).
Modules:
Introduction
Formal lectures, discussions and group activities. Some of the topics covered:
- How to fly a drone
- Software setup
- Safety guidelines when using a drone
Drone Use
Field module where participants will gain experience in
- basic drone operation, takeoff and landing, changing flight altitude, & adjusting drone camera/video settings.
- practical experience flying small drones (weighing less than 2 kg)
Practical activities are conducted in-field
Mapping
This module teaches participants how to conduct remote earth observing mapping. Participants will learn how to use automous functions to capture data with different mapping parameters
Planning
In the Final module, we outline how to implement drone mapping.
- Planning for environmental variability
- Planning for Drone Regulation policy, which will affect how mapping is conducted at various sites
Formal lectures, discussions and interactive group activities. Laboratory exercises and a field activity.
This course will provide you with an introduction to using drones as mapping tools and will introduce you to the application of drones for mapping seagrass.
This module teaches participants how to conduct remote earth observing mapping. Participants will learn how to use automous functions to capture data with different mapping parameters. You will learn about the basics of aerodynamics, flight navigation systems, data analysis, and have hands-on practical experience flying small drones (less than 2 kg).
Presentations are targeted at participants with a reasonable proficiency in English and an education level of year 12 to first year university.
Participants will learn
- flight navigation systems
- data analysis
Field module where participants will gain experience in
- basic drone operation, takeoff and landing, changing flight altitude, & adjusting drone camera/video settings.
- practical experience flying small drones (weighing less than 2 kg)
Practical activities are conducted in-field
ACHIEVEMENT
Participants must demonstrate competency across 5 core units, during the training event
OUTCOMES
Knowledge
Thorough understanding of:
- flight navigation systems
- data analysis
- Interpretation and analysis of data collected with drones
Skills
Proficiency in:
- what seagrasses are
- why seagrass are important
- factors required for healthy seagrass growth
Abilities
Capacity to confidently:
- practical experience flying small drones (weighing less than 2 kg)