BASF 434 - UAV Mapping

3 credits

Prerequisites
Admission to the BAS-FRM program or instructor permission.

The purpose of this course is to explore unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications including methods of data collection, processing, and analysis, with an emphasis on natural resources and forestry applications. Students will gain knowledge of rules and regulations of commercial use of UAVs including federal, state, and local jurisdiction regulations. Students will also become familiar with UAV platforms used for data acquisition, software for automated data collection, and software for post processing.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Distinguish between different classifications of UAV systems
Apply knowledge of laws and policies related to the operation of UAVs in controlled, and uncontrolled, airspace
Plan effective applications of UAV technology in forest management

Note
BAS-FRM degree course.