Drone Mapping Fundamentals in Photogrammetry & LiDAR

Unlock the power of advanced drone surveying with a comprehensive online course designed to give you the essential skills in photogrammetry and LiDAR. Whether you’re new to aerial mapping or looking to upgrade your expertise, this program blends technical knowledge with real-world best practices, preparing you for professional applications across industries.

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 Trainer: Lee Dodson

 Level: Intermediate

 Prerequisite: Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE?

Photography Basics – Understand exposure, focal length, and image quality.

Survey Mission Planning – Design efficient and safe aerial survey missions.


Nadir & Oblique Data Capture – Learn when and how to use both perspectives.

Manual Data Capture – Capture precise datasets when automation isn’t possible.

Accuracy Considerations – Explore error sources and strategies to minimize them.

RTK & PPK GNSS Corrections – Improve survey accuracy with advanced GNSS techniques.

Who Should Attend?

 Drone pilots seeking to expand into survey operations.
 Engineers, GIS specialists, and mapping professionals.
 Construction, mining, and renewable energy project managers.
 Anyone needing accurate geospatial data from aerial surveys.

WHY ATTEND THIS COURSE?

Practical Knowledge

Gain practical knowledge to confidently plan and execute survey missions.

Gain Versatile  Skills

Learn both photogrammetry and LiDAR fundamentals for versatile applications.

Accuracy & Precision

Understand accuracy requirements for regulatory and commercial projects.

Expert Instruction

Access expert instruction from trainers with years of operational experience.

Volatus Certified

Receive a Volatus certificate of completion to demonstrate your skills to clients.

Meet Your Instructor

Lee Dodson

Senior RPAS Instructor | Volatus Aerospace Inc.

Lee Dodson is a veteran RPAS instructor and industry leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in advanced drone operations and flight instruction. At Volatus Aerospace Inc., Lee designs and delivers specialized training programs for experienced pilots seeking to elevate their skills in complex mission environments—including BVLOS operations, aerial inspections, and cinematic workflows.

With a background in offshore energy, electronic engineering, and cinematography, Lee has trained professionals across sectors such as infrastructure, public safety, and film production. His instruction emphasizes mission planning, regulatory compliance, and air/ground risk assessment—core components of Volatus Academy’s advanced RPAS curriculum.

Lee’s teaching style is immersive, scenario-based, and grounded in real-world field experience. Advanced students benefit from his deep operational knowledge, precision-focused mindset, and commitment to safety and excellence in every mission.
Patrick Jones - Course author