CLASSES
sUAS Level I Thermography
Certification
May 25 - 28, 2021
The ITC sUAS Level 1 Thermography Certification course is geared to the individual or corporation wanting focused training on aerial IR inspections and applications. This 4-day course is designed for the sUAS pilot who needs the background, skills, and knowledge to properly capture and interpret thermal images. Topics include: infrared science, a solid basis in a wide variety of popular applications, sUAS safety, and how to select the proper camera and lens combination for your needs. Learn from the leaders in the industry how the cameras function, as well as how to get the best image from your camera. This course will show you the powerful application of thermography from the air, and the limitless applications that surround this exciting new platform. Attendees who complete all training course requirements will receive an sUAS level 1 Infrared Thermography certification that is recognized by industry professionals. $1995/student.
Forensic Mapping via sUAS
Next Class : TBD
This 3-day course, by Forensic Mapping Solutions, will provide attendees the necessary instruction to successfully process a crash or crime scene using aerial photogrammetry with Pix4D Mapper software. This training provides a “crash/crime scene to courtroom” workflow utilizing Pix4D generated orthomosaic images and point cloud data in the most common third party software. Use of the Pix4D Capture Application as well as other third party field mapping / flight planning software will be covered and demonstrated to provide best practices at the scene. This course consists of classroom lecture, hands on work projects and field exercises. Learn from the leading crash reconstruction folks as you fly mock car crashes out at the Ranch. $795/student.
Fundamentals of sUAS in Public Safety
Next Class : TBD
This is our "basics" class that can be tailored to fit the needs of the individuals and/or organization enrolled. It is typically a 3-day class taught out at Reveille Peak Ranch, by subject matter experts, our public safety partners from the region. It can also be taught on-site, at the organization's facility, if needed. Tailored towards post-Part 107 pilots, our Fundamentals Class focuses on the basics of consistently and safely deploying sUAS on emergency scenes of all types and sizes. Price varies on size, length & location of class.
DroneSense 101
Coming soon!
GDT is an authorized DroneSense Trainer and has been working with DS for years. This 3-day class taught out at the Ranch goes into the many features of DroneSense 2020, the latest rendition of their drone management and collaboration platform, tailored specifically for public safety. Taught by current users of DS, this course will take the student from novice to functional asset with the help of classroom lecture, hands-on demos and field training exercises. Learn how to create and share missions, create flight plans, safely fly multi-aircraft missions and more. Price TBD.
Basics of sUAS Photography
Coming soon!
Learn the basics of drone photography AND MORE from GDT's very own Preston Culver. Preston has been a professional photographer for over ten years, as well as a Part 107 pilot for four. From the aperature-shutter speed-ISO relationship, to the functional adjustments in various flight apps, this course will increase your knowledge and proficiency in cameras, lighting, techniques and photo troubleshooting. Whether it's for a mapping mission or real-time aerial recon for command, being able to properly expose your image is paramount to the success of the operation. This class starts with traditional cameras but will primarily focus on sUAS photography. Price TBD.
sUAS Night Ops
Coming soon!
Advanced sUAS for Public Safety
Coming soon!