How can you get the most out of UAV mapping for your projects? In this one-on-one course, you’ll learn how to plan drone flights, process accurate aerial imagery, and convert geospatial data into usable maps and 3D models. You’ll receive personalized guidance and work with online modules and hands-on assignments, so you can immediately apply these technical skills in your work.
UAV stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or an unmanned drone. UAV mapping is the process of using drones to accurately map areas from the air. This method makes it possible to quickly and efficiently collect geodata, which is then converted into maps, digital elevation models (DEMs), and 3D models.
For aspiring professionals and enthusiastic drone pilots, UAV mapping is an excellent way to build a solid foundation in the field of geoinformation. You’ll learn, among other things, how to choose the right drone, how to work with flight software, and how to plan flights based on the type of data you need.
What makes this technique so valuable is its immediate applicability. With the right knowledge and skills, you can independently carry out projects and deliver high-quality end products that are widely applicable—from spatial planning to agriculture and construction projects. You’ll learn to work with real data and practical tools, preparing you step by step for a field where the demand for drone mapping expertise is growing rapidly.
In this course, you’ll discover step by step how to carry out a professional UAV mapping project. You’ll start by selecting a suitable drone that fits your goals and budget. Next, you’ll learn to work with user-friendly flight software and gain insight into the settings essential for collecting accurate geodata.
After that, you’ll delve into planning aerial missions. You’ll learn what to look out for regarding aspects such as flight altitude, image overlap, and GSD (Ground Sample Distance). We’ll also cover the deployment and measurement of ground control points (GCPs), which is crucial for the reliability of your final results.
In addition, we cover the key components of aerial mapping theory, including relative and absolute accuracy. This will help you understand not only how to conduct a mapping flight, but also why certain choices affect the quality of your output.
Finally, you’ll learn how to plan and execute a complete mapping mission: from preparation to processing data into maps, digital elevation models (DEMs), and 3D models. This way, you’ll build practical drone mapping skills that are immediately applicable in the world of geoinformation.
Blended learning combines independent online study with hands-on, interactive sessions, so you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience with UAV mapping and the processing of aerial imagery. The online modules give you the freedom to study at your own pace. They include interactive lessons on drone mapping, aerial photography, and the use of mapping software. You’ll learn how to plan flights while accounting for image overlap and GSD, how to effectively use GCPs for accuracy, and how to convert aerial imagery into maps, DEMs, and 3D models.
During the hands-on online sessions, you’ll immediately apply the knowledge you’ve gained. You’ll work with real datasets and receive guidance from UAV experts. Learning isn’t just about theory, but also about applying that knowledge. You’ll learn how to prepare drone flights, how to optimize software settings, and how to process the collected data into usable geospatial information. By practicing hands-on with realistic UAV scenarios, you’ll develop practical workflows that ensure reliable results—essential for professional applications in geoinformation.
The combination of flexible online learning and hands-on training ensures that you’ll not only learn to work with UAV mapping tools but also how to use them effectively in realistic projects. After this course, you will be able to independently collect, process, and interpret aerial data, enabling you to make better-informed decisions. Whether you work in urban planning, agriculture, or construction, you will learn how to use geospatial data efficiently to gain accurate and valuable insights.
You’ll receive 1-on-1 guidance. After signing up, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule your first session.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Do you have questions about the course content? Or are you unsure whether the course aligns with your learning goals or preferences? Would you prefer an in-house or private course? We’d be happy to help.
After the course, you’ll have another two weeks to ask the instructor questions. Since the instructor is already teaching other courses, it’s best to email your questions to info@geo-ict.nl. Your question will be forwarded to the instructor, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours.
If you’re a bit further along and encounter practical problems you can’t solve on your own, it’s best to use Online Support. You’ll spend one day online with the instructor and receive personalized one-on-one instruction. All your problems will be resolved, and you’ll have made significant progress.
If you run into problems in practice that you can’t solve on your own, you have two options: you can sign up for a beginner or advanced course, or you can sign up for Online Support.
You’ll spend a day online with an instructor and receive personalized one-on-one instruction. All your problems will be resolved, and you’ll have made significant progress.
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All courses are taught in person. Course hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Coffee, tea, lunch, and a laptop are provided.
Taking a course online is also possible, but we only offer hybrid courses in exceptional cases. If you wish to participate in a course online, please indicate this during registration—select “Online” as the location. If that is not possible, this course will only be offered on-site in Apeldoorn.
Yes, we do this regularly. Our instructor will come to your location and bring laptops for the participants. All you need to do is arrange a classroom at your location.
Please email your requirements to info@geo-ict.nl, and we will send you a quote. Once you’ve confirmed the order, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule the training days.
After each course, participants receive a link to our evaluation portal. There, you can share your feedback on what you liked and didn’t like about the course. We always do our very best, but of course, there may be times when you have a complaint. Click on “Complaints Procedure.” It explains what steps you can take. Geo-ICT Training Center, Netherlands is a member of the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO).
After the course, we will email you a link to our evaluation portal. There, you can log in and fill out an evaluation form, and you can also download your certificate of participation.
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