UAV Application in Science
This module provides an introduction to the use of high-resolution UAV imagery in applied environmental science, with a particular focus on RGB/VIS data in geography and the geosciences.
Goals
Keine Treffer
Materials
UAV in geography
An overview of how drones are being used across geography, who is using them, and which future opportunities are emerging.
basics
mandatory
Open-Source UAV
David Benowitz gives an overview of the major commercial Open Source UAV systems.
supplement
optional
Introduction to Zotero
Zotero Quick Start (3 videos, 15 minutes)
basic
recommended
youtube
Low cost drones in applied science
A scoping review showing how drone applications can be structured across mapping, search and rescue, transportation, and training.
supplement
recommended
Review of UAV based research
A recent review of UAS applications in landscape ecology, covering major themes, sensors, processing, spatial analysis, and emerging opportunities.
supplement
recommended
UAV in Environmental Science
A broad review of UAV remote sensing covering platforms, data types, workflows, and major application domains.
basics
mandatory
Keine Treffer
Activities
Searching literature and organizing it in Zotero
Learn how to search for relevant academic literature on UAV applications and how to organize your sources systematically in Zotero.
basic
mandatory
Working with Literature in Zotero
Organize selected literature sources in Zotero, clean metadata, and add structured personal notes.
basic
mandatory
Keine Treffer
Assessments
Getting an Overview of UAV Application in Science
Build a structured Zotero-based overview of UAV applications in geography and the geosciences by identifying, categorizing, and reflecting on at least 10 academic sources.
self-check
Keine Treffer