Description

Course Name: Certified Drone Survey Technician

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/C/CDST/V1

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The objective of the Certified Drone Survey Technician course is to provide comprehensive training on the principles and practical applications of drone technology in surveying and geospatial data collection. The course aims to develop proficiency in flight planning, drone operation, data acquisition, photogrammetry, and processing using GIS and mapping software. It emphasizes safety regulations, airspace knowledge, and compliance with legal frameworks.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

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Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Drone Technology: History and evolution of drones, Types and classifications of drones (Fixed-wing, Multirotor, Hybrid), Components and working of UAVs, Drone communication systems and telemetry, Regulatory authorities and drone classifications (DGCA, FAA etc.), Safety guidelines and ethical considerations.

Module 2: Airspace Regulations and Legal Compliance: Drone laws and licensing procedures, No-fly zones and restricted airspace, UAV operator responsibilities and legal liabilities, Insurance requirements and documentation, Mission planning with legal compliance, Privacy and data protection laws.

Module 3: Drone Hardware and Maintenance: Understanding drone hardware components (frame, ESC, motors, props), Battery types, management, and safety, Payloads and sensor integration (GPS, IMU, LiDAR, thermal), Routine maintenance and inspection procedures, Troubleshooting and basic repair techniques, Calibration procedures for sensors and components.

Module 4: Surveying Principles and GPS Technology: Basics of land surveying and mapping, Coordinate systems and datums (WGS84, UTM etc.), GPS fundamentals and GNSS technology, Ground Control Points (GCPs) and checkpoints, RTK and PPK methods for high-accuracy data, Pre-flight planning for aerial surveys.

Module 5: Data Acquisition and Flight Operations: Mission planning using survey software (e.g., DJI GS Pro, Pix4Dcapture), Drone flight modes and automation settings, Executing survey missions safely, Image overlap and flight path optimization, Data logging and metadata capture, Risk assessment and emergency handling.

Module 6: Data Processing and Output Generation: Image stitching and orthomosaic generation, Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and 3D models, Point cloud creation and LiDAR data processing, Accuracy assessment and quality control, Exporting outputs to GIS/CAD software, Final reporting and survey documentation.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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