Drone Mapping Essentials –
Online Course
Drone Mapping Course – What’s Included
100+ Instructional
Videos
Engage in 10+ hours of learning modules focused on real-world application with high-quality videos.
Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge
Feel confident in what you're learning so you can succeed in future drone mapping missions.
Downloadable
Resources
Enjoy equipment, mission planning, and multiple data capture checklists to utilize in your drone mapping missions.
Real World
Data
Gain hands-on experience with downloadable sets of real data to apply techniques in your own projects.
Drone Mapping Essentials LIVE!
A monthly session with instructor, Dylan Gorman, to go deeper on topics where you need more clarification and instruction.
Become a Drone Mapping Pro
Develop Technical Skills: Master the art of drone mapping by capturing aerial images and using specialized software for 3D mapping.
Select the Right Equipment: Choose the appropriate drone, camera, and software tailored to specific survey needs for optimal results.
Plan Flights Effectively: Execute flight paths with ample overlap to ensure thorough data capture, considering factors like altitude and obstacles.
Ensure Accuracy in Data Processing: Set up Ground Control Points (GCPs) and align captured data meticulously for precise 3D model creation.
Navigate Airspace Regulations: Understand and adhere to airspace regulations and legal requirements for safe and compliant drone operation.
Thrive in Competitive Markets: Identify target markets such as construction and agriculture, building a strong portfolio to succeed in the competitive drone mapping industry.
Drone Mapping Course – What You’ll Learn
Learn about the history and the math behind drone mapping and photogrammetry and how it has evolved over time.
Identify key industries that benefit from drone mapping and photogrammetry and understand its applications in those sectors.
Go deep into what drones, camera sensors, field tools, office tools, and accuracy tools will help you succeed in drone mapping.
Understand visual data accuracy through Ground Sample Distance (GSD) and camera technology.
Get a comprehensive look at techniques for effective data collection including a detailed checklist guide to streamline the planning process.
Get familiar with software for data processing and visualization including a deep dive in WebODM, Pix4D, and Drone Deploy.
Receive comprehensive steps involved in data acquisition for creating 2D maps across various applications.
Get trained on using GCPs to enhance map and model accuracy in various applications.
Step-by-step training on RTK and PPK data capture and processing for drone mapping.
The most important step after capturing all the data for your client – this is where you’ll put everything you learned all together.
Meet Your Drone Mapping Course Instructor – Dylan Gorman
Dylan Gorman is the founder of Pilotbyte and an experienced commercial drone pilot with over 10 years of experience, the last 5 of which have been focused on drone photogrammetry. He has completed and managed over 5000 flight missions in this field and has a successful track record in the industry. Gorman has also sold a drone business and now works as an educator in the drone space, sharing his knowledge and expertise with others.
Get More Drone Mapping Training with Our In-Person Workshops
Attend one of our 2-day workshops in Orange County, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, Richmond, or Chicago. You’ll receive 15+ hours of hands-on training, expert-led discussions, and live demos of data capture and processing techniques.
Includes Online Drone Mapping Course FREE
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FAQ
IF you are flying recreationally then NO. But if you plan to use this to build a new technical skill to sell as a service then you WILL need a Part 107 certification to fly legally. View our Part 107 test prep, Drone Pilot Ground School here.
This depends on a variety of factors. This is a topic that we go in depth on within the online course.
Yes, upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate of completion.
Yes, there is a final exam after module 14 that you will need to pass in order to generate your certificate of completion.
No, the exam is administered through our learning platform and you can take it as many times as you need in order to pass the exam.
Yes, the Drone Mapping Essentials online course does not require the purchase of the 2 day workshop.
No, the Drone Mapping Essentials online course is included for free with the purchase of a 2 day workshop enrollment.
If your organization is tax-exempt, please email a copy of your state-issued tax-exempt form to enroll@horizonap.com, including the number of people you wish to enroll.