Drone UAS Training · Level 1
Drone Thermography
Level 1
Infrared & Thermal Imaging with UAS · AWDA GPS · Anderson, SC
Course Information
Course
Drone Thermography Level 1
Duration
1 Day · In-Person
Prerequisite
FAA Part 107 recommended
Catalog #
#1013
Price
$300.00
Introduction to thermal imaging from UAS platforms. Learn to operate infrared cameras, interpret heat signatures, and apply thermography in inspection, SAR, law enforcement support, and investigations.
Infrared camera fundamentals and calibration
Palette selection and emissivity settings
SAR, inspection, and PI applications
Software post-processing of thermal imagery
Thermal Camera Fundamentals: 60 min
How infrared cameras work · Detector types: microbolometer vs. cooled · Spectral bands and resolution · Camera settings: palette, emissivity, gain · DJI Zenmuse XT2 and Mavic 3T overview
Heat Signature Interpretation: 60 min
Reading thermal images — hot and cold signatures · Emissivity effects on readings · Environmental factors: sun loading, wind, moisture · Distinguishing false positives · Live subject identification
Applications — SAR, Inspection & PI: 60 min
SAR: locating subjects in low-visibility conditions · Building and roof inspection: moisture, insulation, electrical · PI and law enforcement: subject detection in darkness · Animal recovery applications
Thermal Software & Post-Processing: 45 min
DJI Thermal Analysis Tool · Exporting and annotating thermal reports · GPS-tagged thermal images for court documentation · Delivering thermal reports to clients