Unlock the potential of drone technology in modern wildlife
Unlock the potential of drone technology in modern wildlife conservation efforts with our comprehensive training program. This course provides an in-depth exploration of how UAVs are transforming wildlife conservation, covering historical context, current trends, and practical applications. Learn how to select the right drones, plan missions, ensure safety and compliance, and effectively collect and analyse data to monitor and protect wildlife.
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Why Take The Course?

Show Your Expertise
Master the use of drones in wildlife conservation, positioning yourself as a knowledgeable and skilled professional in this critical field.

Competitive Advantage
Enhance your skills to provide high-quality data collection and analysis for conservation efforts, giving you an edge in the competitive field of wildlife conservation.

Build Confidence
Develop the confidence to operate drones for conservation projects safely and efficiently, leveraging advanced UAV capabilities for optimal performance.
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The “How to use UAVs in wildlife conservation” course is a comprehensive course that explores the crucial role of drone technology in modern wildlife conservation efforts. The course delves into the historical context, current trends, and applications of conservation drones, highlighting their benefits in monitoring and protecting wildlife. Participants will learn about drone selection, mission planning, safety, and compliance best practices. Data collection and analysis techniques, including visual, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and thermal data capture, are covered in-depth. The course also examines the challenges and opportunities presented by drone technology in wildlife conservation. By completing the course, participants gain essential knowledge to utilise drones effectively for wildlife conservation.
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Course Format
Course Objectives
- Understand the role of UAVs in wildlife conservation.
- Learn best practices for drone selection, mission planning, and safety.
- Gain skills in data collection and analysis using various drone technologies.
Module Overview
Module 1: Introduction
- Overview
- Get a comprehensive introduction to the role of UAVs in wildlife conservation.
- Historic Context and Current Trends
- Explore the historical context and current trends in conservation drones.
- Conservation Drones
- Learn about the types and uses of drones in conservation.
- Benefits
- Understand the benefits of using drones for wildlife conservation.
Module 2: Applications of Drones in the Conservation Industry
- Monitoring & Protection
- Learn how drones are used for monitoring and protecting wildlife.
- Case Study Map
- Explore case studies demonstrating the successful use of drones in conservation.
Module 3: Best Drones and Practices
- Drone Selection
- Discover the best drones for wildlife conservation.
- Getting the Most of Your M300 RTK & DJI Pilot 2
- Learn how to maximise the potential of specific drone models and software.
- Mission and Flight Planning
- Understand how to plan and execute successful drone missions.
- Safety and Compliance
- Learn best practices for ensuring safety and compliance in drone operations.
Module 4: Data Collection and Analysis
- Introduction to Collection and Analysis
- Get an overview of data collection and analysis techniques.
- Visual Data Capture
- Learn how to capture and analyse visual data.
- Photogrammetry and LiDAR Data Capture including DJI Terra
- Explore techniques for capturing and analysing photogrammetry and LiDAR data.
- Multispectral Data Capture
- Understand the use of multispectral data in conservation.
- Thermal Data Capture including Pix4D
- Learn about capturing and analysing thermal data.
Module 5: Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges and Opportunities
- Explore the challenges and opportunities presented by drone technology in wildlife conservation.
Course Summary & Exam
- Course Summary
- Recap the key concepts and techniques learned throughout the course.
- End of Course Exam
- Assess your understanding and application of the course material through a comprehensive exam.
Duration: 3 hours
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