Basic sUAV Photogrammetry Mission Planning & Processing (Pix4D Matic)

Course Description

Basic understanding of survey or topographic mapping terminology and practices. Basic CAD and geometry skills and an understanding of general enterprise sUAV operation and terminology.

In this course we cover an overview of mission planning techniques to capture photography for the creation of 3D models and 2D orthophotos using Pix4D Matic. Mission planning and collection techniques will vary depending on the system used and remote control mission software. The course will also cover the basics of using ground control (GCP) and check points to validate your data.

Topics Covered:

sUAV Systems

• Batteries and safety
• Mission planning: Mapping
• Mission planning: Linear Flight
• Mission planning: Oblique
• Ground control points (GCP) and check points
• RTK vs. non-RTK options
• Post mission operations

Pix4D Matic Processing

• Creating a Pix4D Matic project
• Importing Images
• Output coordinate systems/ground control points/check-points
• Calibration
• Densification
• Mesh
• DSM and Ortho
• Visualization 2D and 3D
• Exporting Data