UAS Mapping Resources
Become a Drone Pilot
Walking through the steps
To operate your drone according to the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you are required to acquire a Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA. This certificate serves as evidence that you possess a comprehensive grasp of the rules, operational necessities, and protocols essential for the safe navigation of drones.
Pix4D Capture
Free App
Meet PIX4Dcapture Pro: a drone flight planning app for aerial data acquisition used in 2D and 3D mapping and modeling. It supports autonomous missions, scalable workflows, professional outputs, and RTK compatibility. Developed by Pix4D for a range of mapping applications, it is designed to simplify mission planning and aerial data collection.
DroneDeploy Capture
Free App
DroneDeploy is a cloud-based platform for commercial drone workflows, designed to make aerial data easier to capture, process, explore, and share. The DroneDeploy app supports automated flight and data capture and enables users to work with interactive maps, orthomosaics, and 3D models from a mobile device.
Pix4D Mapper Tutorials
Learn more about image processing
A photogrammetry software designed specifically for drone mapping. Process your data either on a desktop computer or through cloud computing, enabling you to craft maps and generate three-dimensional models.
QGIS Software
Free software
QGIS (Quantum Geographic Information System) is a no-cost, open-source application that empowers users to craft, modify, display, scrutinize, and share geospatial data. We recommend downloading version 2.18.1 for our course.
QGIS Tutorials
Learn more about Geo-spatial tools
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