plan… fly… process…

Course Overview

The aim of the course is equip the participants with the necessary skills to be able to plan land survey missions using ebee UAV’s for data collection, implement said mission and then process the resulting data.

The Course runs for 3 days and be split into classroom and field based sessions.

Participant Requirements

• Basic understanding of geography.

• Basic computer operation skills

• Laptop with following specifications:

  Minimum	Recommended
  OS: 64 Bit, Windows 7, 8 or 10 CPU: 2.0GHz Dual Core GPU: OpenGL 3.3 Compatible            NVIDIA GeForce 8M Series            Intel HD Graphics (3rd Gen) 2500/4000            ATI/AMD Mobility Radeon HD 2000 series Storage: 5GB RAM: 4GB USB: 1 Port Screen: 1920×1080 visible outdoors	OS: 64 Bit, Windows 7, 8 or 10 CPU: 2.7GHz Dual Core GPU: OpenGL 3.3 Compatible            NVIDIA GeForce 600M Series Storage: 20GB RAM: 8GB USB: 1 Port Screen: 1920×1080 visible outdoors

Course Content

• Workflow overview

• UAV platform

• Data collection sensor

• Flight planning with eMotion

• Flight operations

• Data import and correction with eMotion.

• Data processing with Pix4D.

The course shall end with a brief oral, written and practical test to confirm that the participant has gained a full understanding of the core requirements for safe UAV operation.

All participants who pass the test will be awarded a certificate verifying that they are now certified to operate the ebee platform and perform data processing with Pix4D. All other participants shall be awarded a certificate of participation, detailing areas covered.

Cost

Individual: $1,500
Group rate: Negotiable starting at $500 per person.

Optional modules can be added to the training, included but not limited to

1. Different sensors, e.g Multispectral and NIR, (Near Infrared)

2. Specialized survey skills, e.g Corridor mapping

3. Alternate processing tools, e.g OpenDroneMap.

4. Data management.

Contact

Email: training@uhurulabs.org
Telephone: +255 (0) 7657 98164