Our “Photogrammetry” training will equip you with the necessary basic knowledge in drone-based photogrammetry and enable you to master image acquisition and processing software. This course is ideal for professionals looking to leverage drone technology for mapping, surveying, and 3D modeling.
Whether you’re in construction, agriculture, geometry, architecture, cartography, or topography, this training provides the foundational skills to plan, execute, and evaluate photogrammetry projects effectively.
Fundamentals of Drone-Based Photogrammetry: From Image Acquisition to 3D Model Creation
Course objectives
- To understand the principle and the basics of photogrammetry.
- To know the commercial applications of photogrammetry.
- To be able to perform a full photogrammetry project, including:
- Planning the mission.
- Performing the data acquisition flight.
- Evaluating the results and processing the data.
Prerequisites
- Valid EU remote pilot certificate A1/A3.
- Valid EU remote pilot certificate A2.
Syllabus
Basic Principles:
- History of photogrammetry
- The basics of photogrammetry
- Principles (point cloud, mesh, orthomosaic, DTM/DSM, etc.)
- Georeferencing and coordination systems (WGS84, local systems, GCPs)
- Commercial Applications of drone photogrammetry
- Exercise 1: Practical work (demonstration/simulation of data capture + transfer methods)
Flight Planning and Preparation:
- Legal framework and airspace restrictions for mapping flights
- Pre-analysis of the mission area and objectives
- Equipment selection (drone, camera, sensors, GCPs)
- Mapping application selection (flight planning software)
- Detailed flight planning (overlap, altitude, GSD, flight patterns)
- Safety procedures for mapping missions
- Exercise 2: Practical flight preparation and mission planning using software
Image Capture:
- Ground Control Points (GCPs): importance, placement, and measurement techniques
- Choice of take-off and landing points
- Obtaining necessary information and authorizations
- Preparation of the UAV for the mapping flight
- Executing the automated flight mission
- In-flight monitoring and quality checks
- Post-flight checks (data integrity, drone condition)
- Follow-up flight checks and data backup
Image Processing:
- Introduction to photogrammetry processing software
- Image quality assessment and selection
- Setting up a new project in processing software
- Aligning images and generating a sparse point cloud
- GCP marking and georeferencing
- Generating a dense point cloud, mesh, and texture
- Creating digital elevation models (DEMs/DSMs) and orthomosaics
- Generating altitude curves (contours)
- Performing basic measurements and volume calculations
- Exporting final products
Practical content
This course incorporates significant practical elements throughout, including:
- Hands-on exercises in flight planning using specialized mapping software.
- Practical demonstrations and/or simulated exercises for data capture techniques and GCP usage.
- Guided walkthroughs and hands-on practice with photogrammetry image processing software, covering the entire workflow from image import to final product export.
- Working on a complete photogrammetry project as part of the training.
Exam & assessment
Assessment for the Photogrammetry Training is based on:
- Active participation in theoretical discussions and practical exercises.
- Successful completion of a comprehensive photogrammetry project, which includes planning the mission, simulating/performing data acquisition, processing the collected data, and evaluating the final products.
- Demonstrated understanding of key photogrammetric principles and processing workflows.
Who is it for?
Professionals in Construction, Agriculture, Geometry, Architecture, Cartography, and Topography.
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