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Drone Data Analytics, AI and Computer Vision

Detect crops, defects and objects in drone imagery using machine learning tools.

Indicative 4 weeksTechnicalMin age 18+
4 weeksDuration (indicative)
10–15Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview

About this technical course

Thousands of images are too many to check by eye. This course shows how to label data, train and test simple models, and use the results for counting, detection and change tracking in agriculture, inspection and mapping.

FormatComputer lab and projects
LanguagesEnglish
CertificateIDA certificate: Drone AI and Analytics
FeesOn request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates.
Who it is for

Is this course right for you?

  • Data and software students and graduates
  • Analysts in agriculture, energy and infrastructure
  • Start-ups building drone analytics products
Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

  • Prepare and label drone image datasets
  • Train and evaluate a simple detection model
  • Understand accuracy, errors and bias
  • Use vegetation indices and change detection
  • Automate a reporting workflow
  • Present results to a client
Syllabus

What the course covers

Module 01

Foundations

  • Python for data work
  • Image data basics
Module 02

Machine learning

  • Labelling and datasets
  • Training and testing models
  • Reading metrics
Module 03

Applications

  • Crop counting and health
  • Defect detection
  • Change detection
Module 04

Delivery

  • Pipelines and automation
  • Reports and dashboards
  • Ethics and data privacy
Lab work

Hands-on training

  • Label a dataset
  • Train and test a model
  • Build a short analytic report
Assessment

How you are assessed

  • Project with presentation
  • Written test
Prerequisites

Before you join

  • Basic programming is helpful, not required
India context

What to know in India

  • Strong demand from agri-tech and infrastructure start-ups
Careers

Roles this course supports

Drone data analystComputer vision assistantAnalytics consultant
Certification

What you receive

IDA certificate: Drone AI and Analytics. Certificates are issued by International Drone Academy, part of World Skill University and powered by AIESF and WSSH Australia. Where a regulator licence or permission is also required, IDA explains the steps at enrolment.

Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need to code?

You will learn the basics of Python in the first week.

Where and when does it run?

Batch dates and academy locations change through the year. Send an enquiry and admissions will share the next start dates for your city.

How do I enrol?

Use the enquiry form on this page, or email admin@internationaldroneacademy.org.

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