Learn about Drone Technology and how it can improve the way your business operates
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.