Drone Photogrammetry I

Drone photogrammetry can give us the opportunity to perform data capture and digitalization of areas with high level of detail, and can be a sustainable alternative or supplement to more traditional data capture methods.

The course main content is photogrammetric processing of optical images acquired with drone, including evaluation of the results.

Main topics:

• Introduction to photogrammetry
• Horizontal and vertical datums, coordinate systems and projections
• Height systems (vertical datums)
• Camera and camera models
• Positioning of sensor
• Ground contol– (GNSS, Total station)
• Interpretation of results
• Further processing of results
• Workflow, software

The course does not include the process of flying a drone and relevant laws and regulations.

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the candidate shall:

• Be able to explain basic theory relevant for photogrammetry
• Be able to explain possibilities and limitations for drone photogrammetry
• Be able to explain data capture and processing of optical images acquired with drone
• Be able to explain critical parameters for acquisition of optical images using drone
• Know about and communicate basic possibilities for further processing of point clouds and orthomosaics
• Know about and be able to reference relevant Norwegian standards

Skills:

After completing the course, the candidate shall:

• Be able to organize, edit and process optical images and their metadata
• Be able to calculate and document quality of results using ground control points
• Independently perform photogrammetry processing and make use of personal technical skills in software for drone photogrammetry

General competence:

After completing the course, the candidate shall:

• Be able to produce precise, written documentation of work conducted and the results

• Video lectures (web, self study)
• Practical assignments/working with software (individual work)
• Web-based supervision/guidance