SPAT3011

SPAT3011: Drone Mapping & Applications

Science and Engineering

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About this Unit

This unit is an introduction into mapping and applications using drones and associated technologies. The fundamentals of field data capture, mapping and photogrammetry will be introduced including pre-fieldtrip planning of drone flights based on best practice and job specifications, in-field data capture, basics of positioning, photogrammetric workflows, processing of images, corrections, geo-referencing and the production of point clouds, 3D models, Digital Surface Models (DSM), Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and ortho-images. Further, the post-processing of photogrammetric outputs including data analytics, classification and geo-visualisation will be introduced. Application in multiple disciplines including Agriculture/Ecology/Health, Built Environment as well as Mining/Geology/Geophysics will be discussed. The theory learned in the lectures is applied during practical exercises.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours4 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) (1152)

Field of Education031100 Geomatic Engineering (Narrow Grouping)

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Tuition Pattern

Online Lecture (pre-recorded)1 x 1 hour weekly
Workshop1 x 2 hours weekly
Computer Laboratory1 x 2 hours weekly

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