Complete Guide To Starting A Drone Business

Launch Your Drone Mapping Business: Master Aerial Data, Photogrammetry, and Mapping Using Metashape, QGIS, and Civil3D

What you'll learn

Understand and implement the applications of drone mapping and surveying

Create detailed maps and models using various software tools

Master the art of aerial data collection and analysis

Implement best practices for accuracy and precision

Learn how to market and monetize your drone mapping services

Discover and work with real-life case studies

Requirements

No prior experience needed

Description

Description:Get ready to start your own profitable drone mapping and surveying business with this comprehensive guide. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this in-demand industry. Whether you're a drone enthusiast or an entrepreneur looking to explore new opportunities, this course is for you.Key Highlights:Understand the fundamentals of drone mapping and surveyingCreate detailed maps and models using various software toolsMaster the art of aerial data collection and analysisImplement best practices for accuracy and precisionLearn how to market and monetize your drone mapping servicesDiscover and work with real-life case studiesWhat you will learn:Fundamentals of drone mapping and surveyingUncover the basics of drone technology and its applications in mapping and surveying. Learn about different equipment and software options available in the market.Data collection and processing techniquesExplore various techniques for collecting aerial data and processing it into accurate maps and 3D models. Dive into photogrammetry, LiDAR, and other advanced technologies.Accuracy and quality assuranceMaster the concepts of accuracy and precision in drone mapping. Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the reliability of your data.Mapping software and toolsDiscover popular mapping software and tools used in the industry. Learn how to utilize them effectively to create professional-grade maps and models.Business setup and marketing strategiesGet insights into setting up your drone mapping business, and learn effective marketing strategies to attract clients and grow your customer base.Real-life case studies and dataWork and practice your new skills with real real-world data and gain the confidence needed to take-on projects for yourself.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome to the Course

Section 2: Introduction to Mapping and Surveying

Lecture 2 What is surveying?

Lecture 3 What is Cartography?

Section 3: Drones in Mapping and Surveying

Lecture 4 What is a drone?

Lecture 5 Application of drones

Lecture 6 Drones in mapping and surveying

Lecture 7 Outputs from drone mapping

Lecture 8 Traditional vs modern methods

Section 4: Important Concepts and Terminologies

Lecture 9 What is Remote sensing?

Lecture 10 What is Photogrammetry?

Lecture 11 Raster and vector data

Lecture 12 Coordinates and Coordinate Reference System

Lecture 13 GCP: Ground Control points

Lecture 14 Relative and global accuracy

Lecture 15 GSD: Ground sampling distance

Lecture 16 Techniques of Image Acquisition: Nadir vs Oblique Images

Section 5: Planning Drone Mapping Mission

Lecture 17 Understanding client requirements

Lecture 18 Scouting the site on google earth pro

Lecture 19 Creating kml for AOI

Lecture 20 Creating flight plans

Lecture 21 Planning and marking GCPs

Lecture 22 Making a google map project

Section 6: Executing a Drone Mapping Mission

Lecture 23 Marking GCPs in the Field

Lecture 24 Uploading Flight Plans to a Mission Planning Software

Lecture 25 Executing a Drone Mapping Mission

Section 7: Processing Drone Images in Agisoft Metashape Pro

Lecture 26 Introduction To Metashape Pro

Lecture 27 Import Images in Metashape Pro

Lecture 28 Convert Image and Marker Coordinates in Metashape Pro

Lecture 29 Image Alignment in Metashape Pro

Lecture 30 Importing and Tagging GCPs

Lecture 31 Build dense cloud

Lecture 32 Build DEM and Orthomosaic

Lecture 33 Classify ground points

Lecture 34 Generating DTM

Lecture 35 Generating a mesh

Lecture 36 Generating texture

Lecture 37 Exporting data

Section 8: Post Processing Drone Generated Data in QGIS

Lecture 38 Introduction To QGIS

Lecture 39 Setting up a project in QGIS

Lecture 40 Digitizing Features

Lecture 41 Attributes in QGIS

Lecture 42 Generating Points Along Polyline in QGIS

Lecture 43 Clipping Raster Data in QGIS

Lecture 44 Generating Contours

Lecture 45 Generating Hillshade in QGIS

Lecture 46 Map and Print Layout

Lecture 47 Exporting Data in QGIS

Section 9: Post Processing in Civil3D

Lecture 48 Convert geotiff To ecw Format

Lecture 49 Civil3d setting up and importing data

Lecture 50 Surface from DEM

Lecture 51 Contours from surface

Lecture 52 Finalizing CAD Drawing

Lecture 53 Save and Export Drawing

Section 10: Kickstart Your Business

Lecture 54 Getting Your Business Off The Ground!

This course is for people who are searching for a business idea in the drone sector or are looking to enhance their skills in the field.,The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this in-demand industry. Whether you're a drone enthusiast or an entrepreneur looking to explore new opportunities, this course is for you.