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<h2>Workshop topics</h2>

<p><a href="lectures/Workshop_Introduction.html">Introductions</a></p>
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<td>MODULE 1 – Before you buy</td>
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What is a UAS? What can a UAS do? Why do I need a drone?
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     <li><a href="lectures/Workshop_UAS_basics.html">Intro to UAS</a>  – types, descriptions, uses</li>
	<li><a href="lectures/pdfs/Tom_UAS_Payload.pdf">Navigathig payloads and sensors</a></li>
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	How do I choose a drone?
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     <li><a href="lectures/Workshop_Drone_guide.html">Drone buying guide</a>  – types, factors, limitations</li>
</ul>
Presentation of the systems:
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<ul>
	<li>Fixed wing -<a href="http://www.trimble.com/survey/ux5">UX5</a></li>
	<li>Rotary wing</a></li>
	<ul>
		<li><a href="http://www.trimble.com/Survey/ZX5.aspx">ZX5</a></li>
		<li><a href="https://www.dji.com/inspire-1">Inspire</a></li>
		<li><a href="https://www.dji.com/mavic">Mavic</a></li>
		<li><a href="https://www.dji.com/phantom-4">Phantom 4</a></li>
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<td>Day 1</td>
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<td>MODULE 2 Before you fly</td>
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Can I fly my drone?
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     <li><a href="lectures/pdfs/Tom_general_FAA.pdf">Navigating the rules</a> and <a href="lectures/pdfs/Tom_general_FAA.pdf"> FAA regulations</a></li>
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Do I need a certificate? If so, how do I obtain one?
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     <li><a href="lectures/pdfs/Workshop_part107_Tom.pdf">Introduction to part 107 certification</a> and practical advice, the <a href="lectures/pdfs/Tom_registration.pdf">registration guide</a></li>
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<td>Day 1</td>
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<td>MODULE 3 – Preparing a flight mission</td>
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How do I fly to obtain the data I need?
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     <li><a href="lectures/Workshop_Obtaining_Data_Photogrammetry.html">Photogrammetric process </a>  –  main concepts</li>
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How do I plan a flight?
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     <li>Software options and practice</li>
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     <li>Flight planning and management platforms 
	     <ul>
		     <li>Skyward <a href="https://skyward.io/">website</a> and <a href="https://skyward.io/pricing/">trial request</a></li>
		     <li>Trimble Aerial Imaging <a href="INSTALLER">installer</a> and <a href="http://uas.trimble.com/aerial-imaging">website</a></li>
		     <li>DJI go <a href="https://www.dji.com/goapp">app</a> and <a href="http://fromwhereidrone.com/dji-go-app-step-step-guide-every-menu-button/">step by step guide</a></li>
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Where, when and how should I fly?
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     <li><a href="lectures/Workshop_Flight_planning.html">Flight planning introduction</a></li>
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     <li><a href="lectures/pdfs/Tom_flight_planning.pdf">Flight planning instructions and weather and terrain conditions</a></li>
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How to fly safely?
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     <li><a href="lectures/pdfs/Tom_checklists.pdf">Check lists and best practices</a></li>
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<td>Day 1</td>
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<td>MODULE 4 - Flight mission</td>
<td><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ZpEsEMVBYe82">
meeting point: Mid Pines Rd Raleigh; 35.727104, -78.696173</a>, 
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<li>Site evaluation
<li>Risk assessment
<li>UAS pre-flight
<li>UAS operations
<li>Post-flight
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<td>Day 2</td>
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<td>MODULE 5 - UAS data</td>
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I’ve successfully completed a flight – now what?
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     <li><a href="lectures/Workshop_UAS_spatial_data.html">Introduction to UAS data</a></li>
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Why do I need to process the pictures?
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     <li><a href="lectures/Workshop_Imagery_Processing_Intro.html">Basics of spatial data and aerial photogrammetry</a></li>
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<td>Day 2</td>
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<td>MODULE 6 - Imagery processing </td>
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What are my options for data processing? 
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	<li><a href="lectures/Workshop_Imagery_Processing_Options.html">Processing options and environments</a> and its constraints</li>
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Setting the processing workstations and data
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     <li>Agisoft PhotoScan <a href="http://www.agisoft.com/downloads/installer/">installer</a> and <a href="http://www.agisoft.com/downloads/request-trial/">trial request form</a></li>
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<td>Day 2</td>
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<td>MODULE 7 Imagery processing – Practice session</td>
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<ul>
     <li><a href="lectures/Workshop_Imagery_Processing_Agisoft.html">Introduction to Agisoft software</a></li>
     <li><a href="assignments/geoprocessing.html">Processing step-by-step</a></li>
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<td>Day 3</td>
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<td>MODULE 8 – Processing outputs</td>
<td>Reading and analyzing the processing outputs
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<li><a href="lectures/Workshop_analysis.html">GIS and visualization solutions</a> 
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<td>Day 3</td>
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<td>MODULE 9 – Resources</td>
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<ul>
<li><a href="lectures/Workshop_Resources.html">Online resources</a> 
<li>Tips for solving future UAS issues 
<li> Q & A
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<td>Day 3</td>
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