Description
This course is an introduction to using drones for spatial data development and digital imaging and is designed to give the student the ability to photograph both stills and videos from drones. Emphasis is placed on safety, equipment selection, flying, and using drones for commercial purposes. This course provides a basic overview of remote sensing and helps students develop an appreciation of the principles of black/white and color photography. The course highlights the importance and different aspects of aerial photography and videography, aerial ground control and land mapping, visual image interpretation, thermal radiation principles associated with thermal sensing, and digital image processing and classification. Students will use a camera-equipped drone to capture still and video imagery, and will use Adobe Photoshop and related tools to process and enhance captured imagery. The course provides insight into the use of drones in multiple disciplines and careers.