Curriculum
Introduction
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FAA Rules and Regulations
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- Rules, Airspace Authorizations and Safety (0:10)
- FAA Part 107
- Part 107 Rules and Regulations (1:09)
- Airspace - what is it? (0:38)
- Airspace Categories (0:51)
- Controlled and Uncontrolled Airspaces (0:18)
- Airspace Classification (0:48)
- Airspace Restrictions (0:47)
- Airspace Authorizations (0:59)
- Altitude (1:14)
- UAS Definition (0:21)
- Obtaining Your Part 107 Certification (2:09)
- FAA Part 107 Quiz
- FAA Regulations For UAS
Data Collection and Field Best Practices
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- Data Collection and Field Best Practices (0:46)
- Ground Sampling Distance (0:55)
- GSD - Factors (1:28)
- GSD - Accuracy (0:36)
- Resolution (0:54)
- Basics for Mapping and Modeling (0:40)
- Image Overlap (0:22)
- Photography Basics for Mapping (0:49)
- Basics for Mapping (0:39)
- Important Factors (1:14)
- Consider Subject (0:27)
- Consider Subject - Not Ideal (0:35)
- Weather - Sunny vs. Overcast (0:48)
- Photography Triangle (0:33)
- Shutter Speed (0:46)
- Aperature (1:20)
- ISO (1:10)
- Field Considerations (0:39)
- Field Considerations - Safety (1:27)
- Drone Considerations (1:33)
- Flight Planning (1:02)
- Public (0:58)
- Public - Unexpected (0:25)
- Public - People (0:21)
- Ground Control (1:26)
- Ground Control - Aeropoints (0:35)
- Placing Aeropoints (0:27)
- Collecting Aeropoints (0:41)
- Aeropoints Stencils (0:27)
- Aeropoints on Map (0:42)
- Aeropoint Data (0:26)
- Post Processing (0:21)
- Results (0:48)
- Quiz
Preparing for UAS Inspections
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- Lesson Introduction (0:16)
- MnDOT Guidance (0:23)
- UAS Use Philosophy (1:01)
- Roles and Responsibilities (1:52)
- Preflight Checklists (0:35)
- Post Flight Checklists (0:42)
- Risk Management (1:07)
- Risk Mitigation - Collision with Pedestrians and Vehicles (1:27)
- Risk Mitigation - Collisions with Bridge (0:49)
- Risk Mitigation - Propeller Injuries (0:59)
- Risk Mitigation - Loss of Signal (0:57)
- Field Considerations (1:27)
- Data Collections (1:03)
- UAS Hardware (0:35)
- Assessment of UAS Technology (0:44)
- Assessment of UAS Technology - Commercial Drones (0:44)
- Assessment of UAS Technology - Consumer Level Drones (1:11)
- Sensor Size Importance (0:48)
- Collision Tolerant Drones (2:35)
- Collision Tolerant Drones - Advantages & Disadvanatages (0:39)
- Post Processed Kinematic (PPK) (0:36)
- Real Time Kinematic (RTK) (0:24)
- Assessment of UAS Technology - Propeller Aeropoints (0:47)
- Skydio Basics (0:23)
- Skydio Overview Bridge Inspection Video (1:41)
- Skydio Basics - Hardware (0:36)
- Skydio Basics - Landing Modes (0:39)
- Skydio Basics - Battery Guidelines (1:26)
- Skydio Best Practices (2:24)
- Skydio 3D Scan (1:43)
- Skydio Quiz
UAS Implementation
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- Performing the Inspection (0:42)
- Bridge Inspection Goals (0:21)
- Detection of Defects and Deficiencies (0:38)
- Document Conditions and Deficiencies (1:12)
- Deliverables - Orthomosaic (0:45)
- Deliverables - Point Clouds (0:30)
- Deliverables - 3D Mesh (0:26)
- Communicate Conditions and Deficiencies (1:39)
- Traditional Reporting (1:26)
- Using AI for Defect Detection (0:55)
UAS for Routine Bridge Safety Inspections
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Review Quiz
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