Course Outline

Advanced Concepts in Drone Surveying and Photogrammetry

  • Geodesy fundamentals: datums, projections, and coordinate systems
  • Accuracy levels in drone photogrammetry (absolute vs relative)
  • Integration of photogrammetry with geospatial data pipelines

Flight Planning for High-Precision Infrastructure Mapping

  • Mission design with terrain-following and oblique capture
  • Using RTK/PPK drones and correction services (e.g., NTRIP)
  • Controlling environmental and operational variables for optimal results

Geodetic Control and Ground Truthing

  • Deploying Ground Control Points (GCPs) and Check Points (CPs)
  • Using GNSS receivers and survey-grade base stations
  • Accuracy assessment and error propagation techniques

Processing and Modeling with Advanced Photogrammetry Tools

  • Workflow optimization in Pix4D, Metashape, or equivalent
  • Generating dense point clouds, DSMs, DTMs, and textured meshes
  • Data export and alignment with CAD and BIM systems

Infrastructure Monitoring and Change Detection

  • Digital twin creation for bridges, roads, and urban infrastructure
  • Detecting structural deformation and subsidence using drone data
  • Temporal analysis and comparison between flight missions

Compliance, Safety, and Regulatory Considerations

  • Data privacy, geofencing, and flight permits in large-scale projects
  • Ethical implications of drone-based surveillance and monitoring
  • Ensuring compliance with regional and international surveying standards

Photogrammetry in Multidisciplinary Infrastructure Contexts

  • Case studies in transportation, utilities, and civil works
  • Collaborative workflows with engineering, architecture, and urban planning
  • Preparing reports and 3D outputs for stakeholders

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Experience in construction site supervision or surveying
  • Basic understanding of drone operations and photogrammetry
  • Familiarity with geospatial data and infrastructure workflows

Audience

  • Senior construction engineers and infrastructure project supervisors
  • Professional surveyors and GIS specialists
  • Geospatial analysts and drone program managers
 21 Hours

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