GPS & Drone Applications in Surveying
The principles of land measurement using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs--i.e. drones) to collect data and generate maps. Students will use Pix4D and Trimble TerraFlex software to post-process collected data and learn how we can use this data to make informed land management decisions. Students will also be prepared to successfully earn their Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilots License as part of the course.
Prerequisites & course information
Restriction: Must be an Institute of Applied Agriculture student; or permission of the Institute of Applied Agriculture. Additional Information: Course is open to Institute of Applied Agriculture students and permission will be granted to other students based on available seats, with priority given to students from majors in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027