Lesson 1Visual line a sight an' crew roles: PIC, VO, observer, data manager, client liaisonOrganize crews fi maintain visual line a sight an' safe operations. Yuh wi define roles fi PIC, visual observers, an' data staff, set communication methods, an' coordinate wid clients on-site responsibilities.
Regulatory basics a visual line a sightDefining PIC authority an' dutiesUsing visual observers an' spottersData manager an' payload operator tasksClient liaison an' on-site briefingsLesson 2Selecting cameras an' sensors fi construction monitoring: RGB, wide-angle, nadir vs oblique, video codecs, resolution an' dynamic rangeSelect cameras an' sensors tailored to construction monitoring. Yuh wi compare RGB options, focal lengths, nadir an' oblique views, codecs, resolution, an' dynamic range fi support progress tracking an' reporting.
Choosing RGB cameras fi site monitoringWide-angle versus longer focal lengthsNadir versus oblique capture strategiesVideo codecs, bitrates, an' file sizesResolution, bit depth, an' dynamic rangeLesson 3UAS platform selection: fixed-wing vs multirotor trade-offs, payload capacities, endurance, an' certification statusCompare UAS platforms an' match dem to mission needs. Yuh wi weigh fixed-wing an' multirotor trade-offs in endurance, payload, launch needs, an' certification, then select airframes dat meet regulatory an' client demands.
Fixed-wing versus multirotor capabilitiesPayload capacity an' gimbal compatibilityEndurance an' coverage rate comparisonsLaunch, recovery, an' site constraintsCertification, approvals, an' documentationLesson 4Flight performance planning: speed, endurance, battery counts, estimated flight time per battery, thermal effects on performancePlan flight performance fi avoid surprises in de air. Yuh wi estimate speed, endurance, an' flight time per battery, account fi payload an' weather, an' plan reserves fi keep operations safe an' predictable.
Estimating cruise speed an' ground speedCalculating endurance wid payload weightEstimating flight time per battery packPlanning fuel an' battery safety reservesThermal an' wind effects on performanceLesson 5Flight pattern design: mapping grid (orthomosaic), linear corridor inspections, orbit/pano shots, waypoint cinematographyExplore flight patterns fi mapping, inspection, an' cinematic work. Yuh wi design grids, corridors, orbits, an' waypoint paths dat respect airspace, reduce risk, an' deliver usable imagery fi processing or clients.
Designing orthomosaic mapping grid patternsPlanning linear corridor inspection flightsOrbit an' panorama shot design an' safetyWaypoint paths fi repeatable cinematographyManaging turns, wind, an' ground speedLesson 6Altitude, overlap, an' GSD planning fi photogrammetry: calculating GSD, front/side overlap, an' mission altitudeLearn how altitude, overlap, an' ground sample distance interact in mapping missions. Yuh wi calculate GSD, set front an' side overlap, an' choose mission altitude fi balance coverage, detail, an' flight time.
Relating sensor size, focal length, an' GSDCalculating mission altitude from target GSDChoosing front an' side overlap percentagesAdjusting overlap fi terrain an' structuresBalancing GSD, coverage, an' flight timeLesson 7Telemetry, logging, an' onboard settings: logging frequency, camera settings, shutter speed, ND filters, an' anti-vibration mountingMaster telemetry, logging, an' onboard configuration fi reliable data. Yuh wi set log frequency, tune camera exposure, select ND filters, an' reduce vibration fi protect hardware an' ensure high quality imagery an' records.
Configuring flight controller log settingsChoosing camera modes an' exposure valuesSetting shutter speed fi motion controlSelecting an' sizing ND filtersAnti-vibration mounting an' balance checksLesson 8Mission segmentation: number a sorties, battery change logistics, hot/cold swap proceduresBreak complex jobs into safe, manageable sorties. Yuh wi decide sortie counts, plan battery swaps, organize hot or cold changeovers, an' coordinate ground crew tasks fi minimize downtime an' risk.
Dividing missions into logical sortiesEstimating sorties from area an' GSDPlanning battery staging an' rotationHot swap versus cold swap proceduresCrew roles during battery changeoversLesson 9Takeoff/landing zone layout an' ground control: marking pads, clearing obstacles, controlling public accessUnderstand how fi select an' prepare safe takeoff an' landing zones. Yuh wi mark pads, clear hazards, manage public access, an' integrate ground control points fi support accurate mapping an' repeatable missions.
Selecting safe launch an' recovery areasMarking pads an' orienting to windClearing obstacles an' FOD from de zoneControlling public an' vehicle accessPlacing an' surveying ground control points
