Readings and Resources: J-Term 2017 (Day 3)

Schedule:

• 10:00 AM: Checklists and Flight Logs
• 11:00 AM – Case Study:  Invasive Species Mapping & Counter Drone Control
  Ryan Wicks, Umass
• 12:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Mission Planning and Mapping
• 2:00 PM: ITT or Scott Gym for Flight Practice or Simulation in Bass 105
• 3:00 PM: Adjourn

Assignment:

Finish checklists and compare with 1-2 classmates.  What aspects did each of you think was most important?  What did you have that was the same?  What did you consider differently?

Readings:

1.) Sample Checklists:

       a.) Spatial Analysis Lab

       b.) University of Wyoming

       c.) Airctemps (Oregon)

2.) Basics of Photogrammetry

       a.) Using UAV for High-Resolution Reconstruction of Topography

       b.) Video: Intro to Modern Photogrammetry and Optimal Flight Plans

3.) 5 Times Drones Told the Story (optional/skim)

Additional Resources:

Drones for Conservation

Humanitarian UAV Network