Drone UAS Training · Mapping
Mapping, Surveying,
& Inspections
Aerial Mapping · Photogrammetry · Structure & Infrastructure Inspection · AWDA GPS
Course Information
Course
Mapping, Surveying & Inspections
Duration
1 Day · In-Person & Field
Covers
Mapping + Surveying + Inspection Combined
Prerequisite
FAA Part 107 recommended
Catalog #
#1016 / #1017
Price
$300.00 each or $500.00 combined
Professional aerial mapping, photogrammetry, and structure inspection using UAS. Covers everything from flight planning and GSD calculations through deliverable generation and client reporting.
Aerial Mapping Fundamentals: 60 min
Flight planning for mapping missions · Ground Sample Distance (GSD) calculations · Overlap settings: 70–80% frontal and side · Grid vs. crosshatch mission patterns · Ground Control Points (GCPs) for accuracy
Photogrammetry & 3D Modeling: 60 min
How photogrammetry works: structure from motion · DroneDeploy and Pix4D overview · Orthomosaic generation and quality checks · 3D model creation and point cloud data · Volume calculations for construction and aggregate sites
Surveying Applications: 45 min
Boundary delineation support for land surveyors · Topographic data collection · Volume and cut/fill calculations · GPS/RTK precision — when it matters and how to achieve it · Exporting survey data to GIS and CAD
Structure & Infrastructure Inspection: 60 min
Roofing inspection — approach, altitude, and angle · Utility line and cell tower inspection technique · Bridge and infrastructure assessment · Solar panel array inspection · Reporting: annotated images, findings summary, client deliverable
Client Deliverables & Reporting: 30 min
What clients expect and need · Orthomosaic delivery formats · 3D model sharing options · Inspection report format and photo annotation · Professional pricing for mapping and inspection services