A 5-Day Drone Workshop for Land Management and Agriculture

Access to fast and accurate data is crucial for making informed decisions in business. Drone technology provides actionable data that can help mitigate risks and support confident decision-making. For example, farmers can use drone data to react quickly to critical decisions that affect their harvest. Using drone technology ensures that all parties have access to up-to-date and accurate information, reducing the potential for liability issues.

Over the course of 5 days, we will cover topics such as basic operational cost, safety protocols, legal requirements, equipment, software, and risk management strategies. Through interactive activities and demonstrations, participants will gain a greater understanding of how to use drones as a tool of any operation. Additionally, we will demonstrate workflow strategies, post analysis, and drone maintenance. By attending this workshop, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in how to implement drones as part of your tool kit.

This workshop is designed for farmers, construction contractors, property insurance, and real-estate agents. For 5 days we will cover safety, basic flight, advanced flying techniques, mission, autonomous flight, and the tough topics of the Part 107. 

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June 19-23, 2023 at 9am - 12pm

Only 15 seats available!

 

Why drones?

Drones are one of the fastest tools used to collect remote reliable/actionable  data that can generate quick descisions that could save money and time.  We will dive into the business of operating a drone system in your business like startup cost, insurance, software, etc...

See in action

You will see how drones can be deployed in different mission sets like plant health survery, land surveys, real-estate, worksite evaluation, and 3D modeling.  You will get to see both types of drones used in the industry - rotary and fix-winged drones.

Post processing

See what happens to the raw data collected in the field.  We will highlight different applications used by agriculture, worksite evaluations, and real-estate.  In addition to we will show you how to embed your captured data into Google Earth for better analysis.

The right tool is everything

With drones, survey crews can now complete their work in a fraction of the time it used to take them. In this video a drone was used to survey and map out areas where these invasive species are present, allowing land managers to take action quickly and efficiently

Learn how to do it!

June 19-23, 2023 at 9am - 12pm

Bootcamp overview

Day 1: Drones are taking over

  • Introduction to Drones in Land Management and Agriculture
  • Overview of Regulations and Safety Guidelines for Drone Operations
  • Understanding the Different Types of Drones and Their Capabilities
  • Basic Flight Training and Hands-on Practice with Drones
  • Understanding Drone Controls and Navigation
  • Drone Maintenance and Best Practices for Drone Care

Day 2: Remote Sensing Strategies

  • Introduction to Remote Sensing and Imaging Techniques with Drones
  • Understanding How Drones Can be Used in Agriculture and Land Management
  • Hands-on Practice with Drone Imaging and Mapping
  • Image Processing Techniques and Tools for Drone Imagery
  • Discussion on Different Applications of Drone Imagery in Agriculture and Land Management

Day 3: On the field

  • Introduction to Drone Surveying Techniques for Agriculture and Land Management
  • Hands-on Demonstration with Drone Surveying and Mapping
  • Understanding the Different Types of Sensors Used in Drone Surveying
  • Understanding the Importance of Ground Control Points for Accurate Drone Surveys
  • Discussion on Different Applications of Drone Surveys in Agriculture and Land Management

Day 4: The Analysis

  • Understanding Drone-Based Crop Monitoring and Analysis
  • Hands-on Practice with Crop Monitoring and Analysis using Drones
  • Understanding Different Sensors and Techniques for Crop Monitoring
  • Understanding the Different Factors that Affect Crop Growth and Yield
  • Discussion on Different Applications of Drone-Based Crop Monitoring in Agriculture

Day 5: Data Analysis

  • Introduction to Precision Agriculture and Drone-Based Solutions
  • Understanding the Different Aspects of Precision Agriculture and How Drones Fit into the Picture
  • Hands-on Practice with Precision Agriculture Solutions Using Drones
  • Understanding Different Aspects of Farm Management Using Drones
  • Discussion on Different Applications of Precision Agriculture and Future Developments

Information:

When: June 19-23, 2023 

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Chan Shun Hall Whirpool Room

What to wear: Comfortable clothes

Cost: $300.00

Learning outcomes

Operations

  • Captial and running cost
  • Training strategies
  • Operational Safety 
  • Legal 
  • Application of drone technology
  • The business of drones

Field sampling

  • Sampling strategies
  • Setup 
  • Autonomous flight
  • Demo fixed wing
  • Demo rotary
  • Field mapping/remote sensing strategies

Post analysis

  • Workflow strategies
  • Demo DroneDeploy
  • Demo Google Earth 
  • Highligthing industry specific applications

Armand Poblete

Armand Poblete is a highly respected instructor of information systems within the School of Business Administration (SBA) at Andrews University, where he has dedicated 18 years to the field. Information systems is a vital aspect of business that focuses on analyzing business processes, designing procedures and protocols, and implementing technology to optimize enterprise-level organizations' performance.

Aside from his instructional role, Armand has a keen interest in disruptive technologies such as drones, AI, 3D printing, and other cutting-edge innovations that have the potential to transform the business world. He is known as the "drone guy" among his colleagues and students, thanks to his exceptional proficiency in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Armand's work extends beyond the classroom and into the international arena, where he has been involved in various projects revolving around technology and business. Additionally, he serves as a systems administrator for the SBA, where he leads technology strategic planning initiatives, designs and implements the latest tech, and manages the SBA's current servers, computers, and in-class technologies.

Armand Poblete
Faculty of Information Systems
Department of Computing/School of Business Administration
Andrews University

Email: poblete@andrews.edu
Office: 269-471-3105
Web: https://www.andrews.edu/cp/sba/sba-faculty.html
“Seek Knowledge. Affirm Faith. Change the World.”

Derill Legoh

Derill Legoh is an accomplished Information Systems Manager who has served the School of Business Administration for 13 years. As the Information Systems Manager, he is responsible for managing the school's labs/classroom technology, ensuring that they are up-to-date and meet the academic needs of students and faculty. Legoh also assists in teaching technology classes and shares his expertise in information systems and technology with students and colleagues.

One of Derill's notable interests is in drones, which he is highly passionate about. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field, he has become a go-to resource for students and faculty seeking to learn more about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their applications in business and technology. Throughout his career, Legoh has been committed to advancing the field of information systems, and his contributions have been instrumental in supporting the academic and operational needs of the School of Business Administration.

Derill Legoh
Information Systems Manager
School of Business Administration
Andrews University

Email: legoh@andrews.edu
Office: 269-471-3105
Web: https://www.andrews.edu/cp/sba/sba-faculty.html
“Seek Knowledge. Affirm Faith. Change the World.”