Drone Analysis with Drone2Map and ArcGIS Online
1h 45mIntermediate2025-05-09
Authors
Jason VanHorn
Expert in cartography, GIS, and spatial analysis
Course details
In this course, cartography expert Dr. Jason VanHorn dives into the transformative world of drone imagery and geotechnologies. Learn how to process drone data into stunning 2D and 3D visuals using ArcGIS Drone2Map and ArcGIS Online, focusing on orthophoto creation and high-resolution GPS-grounded models. Discover how to use ground control points, manage drone projects, and understand the software interface to optimize your project workflows. Explore ways to convert raw drone data into polished products like true ortho-mosaics, raster surface models, and realistic 3D meshes. Enhance your skills with hands-on exercises and challenges that make your learning journey exciting and fruitful. With drone technology advancing rapidly, this course ensures you're equipped with cutting-edge skills to elevate your professional portfolio.
Skills covered
ArcGIS ProArcGISEsri3D ScanningGISAECProduct and ManufacturingData ScienceOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Drone analysis with ArcGIS Drone2Map
- 02 - What you should know
1. Understanding ArcGIS Drone2Map
- 03 - Understanding the login to Drone2Map
- 04 - How to create a project in Drone2Map
- 05 - Drone2Map Ribbon, Groups, and Contextual Layers
- 06 - What is the folder structure of every Drone2Map project
- 07 - Using docking tabs in Drone2Map
- 08 - Understanding the Drone2Map Contents panel
- 09 - How to use 2D and 3D map views
2. True Orthophotos
- 10 - How to create a 2D project
- 11 - What is a true ortho
- 12 - Planning your drone flight
- 13 - Using ground control points (GCP)
- 14 - Tying GCPs to images
- 15 - Adjusting image processing
- 16 - Processing and postprocessing check
- 17 - Reviewing the accuracy of your true othoromosaic
- 18 - Creating the true ortho
- 19 - Challenge - Compare and contrast GCP true ortho
- 20 - Solution - Compare and contrast GCP true ortho
3. 2D Elevation Surfaces
- 21 - What is a digital surface model (DSM)
- 22 - What is a digital terrain model (DTM)
- 23 - Creating the DSM and DTM
- 24 - Understanding the DSM and DTM products
- 25 - Conducting measurement analysis on DSMs and DTMs
- 26 - Making an elevation profile
- 27 - Challenge - Measure the height and area
- 28 - Solution - Measure the height and area
4. 3D Drone Imagery
- 29 - Parameter adjustment for 3D creation
- 30 - Creating a 3D drone image
- 31 - Exploring the point cloud and mesh
- 32 - Exporting your results to ArcGIS online
- 33 - Making measurements in 3D
- 34 - Challenge - What are the entrance heights of the building
- 35 - Solution - What are the entrance heights of the building
5. Site Inspection with Drones
- 36 - The inspection toolset in Drone2Map
- 37 - The inspection viewer
- 38 - The inspection editor
- 39 - Doing the inspection
- 40 - Generating the site inspection report
- 41 - Evaluating the site inspection report
- 42 - Challenge - Inspect the Chapter 4 building
- 43 - Solution - Inspect the Chapter 4 building
Conclusion
- 44 - Get professionally certified for drone flights
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