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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:
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!
After this course you will be able to:
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.
"This year I accepted a challenge to learn about drones and their application in agriculture. One of my first steps was to enroll in edX online course Drones for Agriculture: prepare and design your drone (UAV) mission. Thanks to this course, that was offered by Wageningen University & Research, I now understand how drones can be adopted for agricultural applications, as well as can select and assess the appropriate combination of drone type and sensor for a given application. Now ready to apply my new knowledge into designing my first drone mission! #agriculture #drones # uav"
Ineta Vanage, Field Agronomist in the Agronomic Operations team at Bayer Corp Science
"Dear Joao, hope all is well during these times.
I am taking your course on edX - Drones for Agriculture. It is super informative and interesting. Thank you very much for providing it together with your colleagues. Omer"
Omer Perach, Agriculture Product Management, AI & Machine Learning
Associate Professor in Geo-Information Science and Remote Sensing • Wageningen University & Research
Tenured Scientist in UAVs, Robotics & AI at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) • Wageningen University & Research
Dr • Wageningen University & Research
Do I need a drone to complete this course?
No! All the necessary materials for exercises and assignments will be provided. However, we expect you will become equally excited about the possibilities drone-based sensing offers!