Drones for Agriculture: Advanced Sensing and Analysis

Transforming drone data into crop management decisions

Would you like to have the power to gather precise, timely information about crops? Curious about how that is possible? Then join this online course to unlock the potential of drone technology!

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones have become useful tools for optimizing crop management. They collect valuable spatial information that can help optimize yields while conserving precious resources.

Sensing beyond true colour imagery unlocks new possibilities for precision agriculture

Modern UAV platforms can host a range of sensors that collect different types of information. Each of these offers unique insights on crop health.

In this course you will learn about available advanced sensing approaches. You will discover what multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal and LiDAR sensing brings to precision agriculture.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand how different sensors operate;
• Be able to choose the most suitable solutions for your needs;
• Have the skills to interpret data from various sensors; and
• Learn how to design data processing workflows.

As you progress through the course, you will transition from theory to hands-on exercises. This practical experience will equip you with the skills to adapt analysis to your unique datasets and specific farming applications.

Upgrade to the verified track

Looking to further develop your practical skills and get feedback on your data processing choices? Then upgrading to the Verified Track may be just the right choice for you! You will gain access to materials on future sensing approaches and graded assignments evaluating your data processing choices.

For whom?

Are you an avid agricultural enthusiast or a professional looking to enhance your expertise? Then this course provides you a gateway to tap into the opportunities of UAV-based sensing. Enroll today and position yourself at the forefront of the future of farming!

1. Advanced remote sensing with UAVs

In the opening module, you will enter the world of UAV remote sensing. We will introduce you to different sensing techniques (multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal and LiDAR). You will then learn how these sensors operate and how they can be used for agricultural monitoring.

2. UAV data processing in practice

In this part, we will focus on the intricacies of UAV data processing with hands-on exercises. You will learn how to design and implement processing workflows for different datasets and specific agricultural scenarios. This experience will also enable you to effectively evaluate analysis outputs.