Course Description

This 3-day course equips participants with advanced skills in professional drone operations, including flight techniques, aerial data collection, inspection, mapping, and compliance with aviation regulations. Emphasis is on hands-on flight practice, mission planning, and data analysis, enabling participants to apply drones effectively in surveying, inspection, and industrial applications.

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

  • Operate drones safely and efficiently using advanced flight techniques.
  • Plan and execute complex drone missions for inspections and surveys.
  • Collect, process, and analyze aerial data using drone software.
  • Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and operational safety standards
  • Apply drones in professional contexts such as mapping, inspection, and monitoring.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for drone pilots, surveyors, engineers, and professionals involved in aerial operations or data collection.

Course Agenda

Registration

Welcome & Introduction

Pre-Test

Day 1 – Drone Systems, Safety & Advanced Flight Techniques

  • Drone components, systems, and types
  • Safety protocols and regulatory compliance
  • Pre-flight planning, risk assessment, and mission setup
  • Hands-on exercise: Advanced maneuvers and obstacle navigation

Day 2 – Aerial Data Collection & Mission Execution

  • Surveying, mapping, inspection, and aerial photography techniques
  • Automated flight modes, waypoints, and mission planning
  • Hands-on exercise: Executing inspection and mapping missions

Day 3 – Data Processing, Analysis & Professional Applications

  • Drone data processing: photogrammetry, 3D modeling, GIS integration
  • Analyzing drone data for actionable insights
  • Case studies: Industrial applications in surveying, construction, and inspection
  • Hands-on exercise: Processing and interpreting collected data
  • Wrap-up and best practices

Post Test

End of the Course

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.