Learn about Drone Technologies and understand more the basics of what they can do.
The advances in drone technology and applications are ever expanding. There are a range of different drone types with features and benefits best suited to a wide range of applications and many industries that drones can help improve business operations.
Lessons covered in this course:
Lesson 1: Scope and Nature of Drone Technology
- What is a Drone?
- History of Drones
- Types of Drones
- Connectivity
- Purpose of a Drone
Lesson 2: Drone Features and Operation
- Main Features of Drones
- Components
- Operation of Drones
Lesson 3: Benefits, Risks and Legalities
- Ethical Concerns
- Legal Considerations
Lesson 4: Environmental Applications
- Land Management
- Reforestation
- Sustainable Agriculture and Crop Monitoring
- Monitoring & Inspection of Renewable Energy Sources, Pipelines, and Oil Rigs
- Wildlife Conservation
- Transport & Delivery
Lesson 5: Exploratory and Discovery Applications
- Drones in Exploration
- Oceanic Exploration
- Space Exploration
- Drones in Mining Applications
Lesson 6: Retail and Service Applications
- Drones in Real Estate
- Photography
- Drones for Online Services
- Drones in Security
- Drones in Behavioural Economics
Lesson 7: Agronomic and Horticulture Applications
- Horticulture
- Agronomy
- Viticulture
- Livestock
- Precision Agriculture
- Applications
Lesson 8: Construction and Industry Applications
- Construction Drones
- Mapping and Land Surveys
- Data and Scheduling
- Track and Inventory Equipment
- Progress Reports and Collaboration
- Safety and Inspections
- Security and Surveillance
- Limitations of Drones in Construction
Lesson 9: Telecommunication Applications
- Drone Technology in Telecommunications
Course Aims
- Discuss the scope and nature of how drones are used.
- Discuss features that affect the drone’s purpose and any specific uses.
- Explain benefits, risks and concerns surrounding the use of drones in both commercial and private environments.
- Discuss how drones are used in environmental research, conservation, and sustainability applications.
- Explain significant applications for different types of drones in areas of exploration and discovery.
- Discuss how retailers, including online retailers, may use drones in their business and marketing plans.
- Explain features of drones used in agriculture and horticulture and how they are used in these industries.
- Discuss how drones can be used in the construction industry.
- Explain how drones can be used in the telecommunication industry.
