Topic 3: UAS Flight Planning

Planning and executing UAS data collection: mission parameters, terrain analysis, and ground control.

Content

• 3A: UAS Flight Planning
• 3B: Ground control, checkpoints, and accuracy

Slides

• Lecture 3A: UAS Flight Planning
• Lecture 3B: Ground Control, Checkpoints, and Accuracy

Assignments

• Assignment 3A: Terrain analysis of the flight site using GIS tools
• Assignment 3B: Validate the Lake Wheeler flight

Reference

• GNSS Field Protocol: Base Station and Checkpoints