Basic sUAV Photogrammetry Mission Planning & Processing (Pix4D Mapper)

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 Mapper. 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 Mapper Processing

• Data prep with Seiler GeoPhoto
• Creating a Pix4D Mapper project
• Importing Images
• Project Templates (Rapid/Standard)
• Output coordinate systems
• Initial Processing and Calibration
• Ray Cloud Editor and display options
• Adding ground control points (GCP) and check points
• Recalibration vs reprocessing
• Reporting
• Point Cloud and Mesh creation and editing
• DSM and Orthomosaic creation and editing
• Volume calculations