2 daysDuration
5–10Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview
About this course
Photogrammetry turns overlapping photos into accurate maps, models and volumes. It is the core skill behind modern surveying, construction monitoring and land records. In two days you plan a flight, capture the data and process it yourself.
| Format | Hands-on workshop with a complete project |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Certificate | IDA certificate of completion in photogrammetry |
| Fees | On request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates. |
Who it is for
Is this course right for you?
- Surveyors, engineers and architects
- Construction and mining teams measuring progress and stockpiles
- Revenue and municipal staff working on land and property mapping
- Agri and forestry analysts
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
- Explain photogrammetry, point clouds, meshes, orthomosaics and elevation models
- Understand coordinate systems and ground control points
- Plan a mapping flight with overlap, altitude and ground sample distance
- Capture data safely and check its quality
- Process images into maps and 3D models
- Take measurements and export products
Syllabus
What the course covers
Module 01
Basic principles
- Core concepts and data types
- Georeferencing and coordinate systems
- Commercial uses
Module 02
Flight planning
- Airspace and permissions
- Area analysis and equipment choice
- Overlap, altitude, GSD and flight patterns
Module 03
Image capture
- Placing and measuring control points
- Launch and landing points
- Automated flights and in-flight checks
- Backups
Module 04
Processing
- Software set-up and project creation
- Alignment and sparse cloud
- Dense cloud, mesh and texture
- Orthomosaic and elevation models
- Contours, measurements and volumes
- Export
Practical content
Hands-on training
- Flight planning exercise in mapping software
- Ground control point survey
- Guided processing of a full dataset
- Final mini-project
Assessment
How you are assessed
- Participation in exercises
- A complete project from planning to products
- Understanding of workflows
Prerequisites
Before you join
- Remote pilot certificate or IDA Foundation enrolment
- Age 18+
- A laptop with suitable software can be arranged at the academy
India context
What to know in India
- Mapping and survey use follow national geospatial guidelines and the Drone Rules; confirm permissions for the area you map
Drone rules in India are issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and managed through the Digital Sky platform. They change from time to time, so IDA admissions confirms the current requirement for your category and operation at enrolment.
Careers
Roles this course supports
Drone surveyorGIS technicianConstruction progress analyst
Certification
What you receive
IDA certificate of completion in photogrammetry. 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 my own software?
No. IDA provides software access during the workshop.
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.
