Duke University - Drones for Environmental Science
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Drones for Environmental Science at Coursera Overview
Duration | 12 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course |
Credential | Certificate |
Drones for Environmental Science at Coursera Highlights
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Beginner Level This course is for anyone interested in how drones are used to complete environmental science research missions. No prior experience is required.
- Approx. 12 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
Drones for Environmental Science at Coursera Course details
- How can drones be used for good in environmental science? What types of data can scientists collect, and how should they go about collecting it using drones? Why should someone integrate drones into their existing career or pursue this field?
- This Duke Environment+ course serves as an introduction for anyone interested in learning more about drone use in the environmental sciences. No background knowledge in drones is assumed or necessary.
- Over the course of four weeks, you will discover the basics of drone use in the environmental sciences, including specific benefits of using drones for scientific research; types of drones and how they are used for different purposes and missions; and best research practices, including legal and ethical concerns. The final week of the course will help you get started on exploring different career paths that involve drones by introducing you to professionals working with this technology in the environmental sciences.
- By the end of the course, you should be better equipped to consider how to use drones for your own research interests, and you will be better prepared for the more in-depth Environment+ course sequence UAS Applicants and Operations in Environmental Science, should you decide to continue your studies.
Drones for Environmental Science at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to Drones
Introducing the Duke Marine Robotics and Remote Sensing Lab
Welcome to Drones for Environmental Science
A Minor Rant on Drones Terminology
Anatomy of Multirotor Drones
Anatomy of Fixed-Wing Drones
General Course Information
What Is the Duke Marine Robotics and Remote Sensing Lab?
Pathway to the Duke Drones Certificate Program
Discussion Guidelines
Course Glossary
Introduction to the Anatomy of a Drone
Electromagnetic Spectrum and Drone Sensors
Drone Terminology and Basics
Drone Anatomy and Terminology
Why Drones Are Good for Environmental Research
Intro to Five Qualities Framework
Why Use Drones? Affordability
Why Use Drones? Immediacy
Why Use Drones? Efficiency
Why Use Drones? Quality
Why Use Drones? Safety
Counting Seabirds
Practice Quiz: Reasons to Use Drones I
Reasons to Use Drones II
How to Approach Research with Drones
What Limits the Application of Drones?
Professional Ethics in Environmental Research
Protocol Playbook: Putting Mission Considerations Together
Protocol Playbook: Safety Tips
Protocol Playbook: Habitat Mapping Tips
Protocol Playbook: Mammals and Avifauna Tips
Towards Comprehensive Best Practices for Drone Use in Environmental Research
Legal Requirements
Protocol Playbook
What Limits Drone Use? Regulations and Ethical Considerations
Planning for Success: Operations and Safety
Planning For Success: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Career Paths
Drones in Careers: Troy Walton
UNC Drone Lab
Drones in Careers: Eric Angel Ramos
University of Vermont
Drones in Careers: Allix North
National Estuarine Research Reserve
What's Next?
Becoming the Scientist Pilot
What is the Scientist Pilot?
Interview Bio: Meet Troy Walton
Interview Bio: Meet Eric Angel Ramos
Interview Bio: Meet Allix North
Getting Involved in the Drones Community
Scientist Pilot Quiz