Description
This session introduces the fundamentals of drone technology, highlighting their industry applications, capabilities, and legal considerations, while offering insight into choosing equipment and beginning safe, effective operations.
Key Points
- Drones offer significant advantages in safety, cost-efficiency, and precision across industries such as construction, agriculture, and property inspection.
- Understanding drone types, payloads, and operational tools, from thermal imaging to automated flight planning, enhances their practical utility.
- Basic regulatory awareness and training, including registration with the CAA and insurance coverage, are essential for responsible and legal drone operation.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise the primary types of drones (multi-rotor, fixed-wing) and their applications across different sectors.
- Understand the legal, technical, and operational requirements of flying drones, including registration, licensing, and insurance.
- Explore the capabilities of drone payloads, software, and flight automation tools to support tasks like surveying, modelling, and inspections.
