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GIS and Geospatial Data for Drones

Use open and commercial GIS tools to manage, analyse and present drone data.

Indicative 3 weeksTechnicalMin age 18+
3 weeksDuration (indicative)
12–20Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview

About this technical course

Drone data becomes useful when it sits on a map with context. This course teaches GIS from scratch: layers, coordinate systems, analysis and map making, using drone products as the data.

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

Is this course right for you?

  • Surveyors, planners and engineers
  • Agriculture and forestry staff
  • Government and municipal teams
  • Drone data analysts
Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

  • Understand coordinate systems and projections used in India
  • Import orthomosaics, elevation models and point clouds
  • Digitise features and run basic analysis
  • Measure area, length and volume
  • Create clear maps and reports
  • Manage geospatial data and file formats
Syllabus

What the course covers

Module 01

GIS basics

  • Layers and attributes
  • Coordinate systems
  • Data formats
Module 02

Working with drone data

  • Orthomosaics and models
  • Digitising and classification
  • Volume and area
Module 03

Analysis

  • Overlay and buffer analysis
  • Terrain and hydrology basics
  • Crop and land use maps
Module 04

Delivery

  • Map design
  • Reports and dashboards
  • Data handover
Lab work

Hands-on training

  • Build a project from a drone dataset
  • Produce a map deliverable
Assessment

How you are assessed

  • Capstone mapping project
  • Software test
Prerequisites

Before you join

  • Basic computer skills
India context

What to know in India

  • Useful for land records, urban planning, agriculture and infrastructure projects
Careers

Roles this course supports

GIS technicianDrone data analystPlanning assistant
Certification

What you receive

IDA certificate: Drone GIS. 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

Is the software free?

The course uses open-source tools and may show commercial ones.

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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