Course Summary
Learn how to capture stunning aerial footage using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with this course. From planning and executing a flight to post-processing your footage, you will gain the skills needed to take your aerial photography game to the next level.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles of aerial photography
- Learn how to plan and execute a UAV flight
- Master post-processing techniques to enhance your footage
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Aerial Photographer
- USA: $50,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €50,000
- UAV Pilot
- USA: $45,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹2,50,000 - ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €45,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and execute a successful UAV flight for photography or filming purposes
- Understand the principles of aerial photography and apply them to your footage
- Master post-processing techniques to enhance your aerial photography
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Access to a UAV
- Basic photography knowledge
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
Similar Courses
- Drone Photography and Videography
- Aerial Videography
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Philip Bloom
- Chase Jarvis
Related Books
Description
The purpose of the course is to provide students with knowledge about the technology of aerial photography using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The course objectives include: knowledge about various aircraft and payloads, the geodetic control creation, flights planning and their implementation, the main stages of data processing and application of the results obtained.
Outline
- UNIT 1
- Aerial Photography. History, Application, Trends
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Сlassification
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Construction
- UAV and Aerial Photography Services Market Review
- UAV: Payload Types
- Presentation
- Verification
- Control
- UNIT 2
- Types of Coordinate Systems
- Types of Coordinate Systems and Vertical Datum
- Geodetic Control Network and Coordinate Transformation
- Goals and Objectives Shooting Support GNSS Method
- Introduction to GNSS
- Methods Used in GNSS Measurements
- High Precision Methods
- Presentation
- Verification
- Control
- UNIT 3
- Aerial Photography Requirements, Reconnaissance
- Ground Control Station Introduction
- Presentation
- Verification
- Control
- UNIT 4
- Geoscan 101 Geodesy Package and Assembly
- Parachute Folding
- Battery Operation
- Launcher Package and Assembly
- Application of the Geoscan 101 Geodesy
- Build Flight Mission
- Prelaunch and Flight
- After-Flight Activities
- Group Application of the Complex
- Verification
- Control
- UNIT 5
- Using ITRF Survey Points
- Static GNSS Data Processing
- Kinematic GNSS Data Processing
- Real-time Kinematic
- Using ITRF Survey Points
- Presentation
- Verification
- Control
- UNIT 6
- Introduction to Photogrammetry
- Digital Photogrammetric Processing Basics. SIFT Algorithm
- Photogrammetric Software Overview
- Resulting Materials and Their Application
- Presentation
- Verification
- Control
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the art of aerial photography with UAVs through this course on Coursera. Students have praised the quality of the course content and the instructor's expertise in the field. Many have noted the course's hands-on approach to learning.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The hands-on approach to learningPros from User Reviews
- Great quality course content
- Expert instructor
- Useful hands-on approach to learning
- Valuable knowledge for aerial photography enthusiasts
- Clear and concise lectures
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited focus on post-processing techniques
- Some outdated information
- Not enough practical assignments
- Lacks in-depth coverage of advanced topics
- Expensive compared to other online courses