Fundamentals of Capturing and Processing Drone Imagery and Data

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are rapidly emerging as a flexible platform for capturing imagery and other data across the sciences. Fundamentals of Capturing and Processing Drone Imagery and Data is a comprehensive, introductory text on how to use UAS for data capture and analysis. It provides best practices for planning data capture missions and hands-on learning modules geared toward UAS data collection, processing, and applications. The book is suitable for all levels of readers and does not require prior knowledge of UAS, remote sensing, digital image processing, or geospatial analytics. It includes real-world environmental applications along with data interpretations and software used, and exercises in chapters 8 through 19 have support materials for free download. Readers will learn to process different types of UAS imagery for applications and apply this knowledge in environmental monitoring and land-use studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 361 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are rapidly emerging as versatile platforms for capturing imagery and various data across diverse scientific fields. Numerous colleges and universities are actively developing courses focused on UAS-based data acquisition. Fundamentals of Capturing and Processing Drone Imagery and Data is a comprehensive introductory text that delves into the effective utilization of unmanned aircraft systems for data capture and analysis. It offers best practices for planning data capture missions and includes hands-on learning modules tailored toward UAS data collection, processing, and applications.

Key Features:

Lays out a step-by-step approach to identifying relevant tools and methods for UAS data/image acquisition and processing.

Provides practical hands-on knowledge with visual interpretation, well-organized, and designed for a typical 16-week UAS course offered on college and university campuses.

Suitable for all levels of readers, regardless of prior knowledge of UAS, remote sensing, digital image processing, or geospatial analytics.

Includes real-world environmental applications alongside data interpretations and software used. Exercises in chapters 8 through 19 offer support materials for free download.

Combines the expertise of a diverse range of UAS researchers and practitioners across the geospatial sciences.

This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to drones, accompanied by a series of hands-on exercises designed to empower students and researchers to integrate drone data into real-world applications. No prior background in remote sensing, GIS, or drone knowledge is required to utilize this book. Readers will gain proficiency in processing various types of UAS imagery for diverse applications, such as precision agriculture, forestry, urban landscapes, and environmental monitoring. By applying the knowledge gained, readers will be well-equipped to contribute to the growing field of UAS-based data acquisition and analysis.

Weight: 914g
Dimension: 180 x 253 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367245726