Drones for Environmental Science
Explore drone applications in environmental research. Learn about types, benefits, and best practices for scientific missions.
Explore drone applications in environmental research. Learn about types, benefits, and best practices for scientific missions.
This course introduces the use of drones in environmental science research. It covers drone basics, benefits for environmental studies, research approaches, and career paths. Students learn about drone types, components, and sensors. The course emphasizes the advantages of drones in terms of affordability, immediacy, efficiency, data quality, and safety. It also addresses ethical and legal considerations in drone research. Participants explore mission planning, best practices, and safety protocols. The final module introduces the concept of the scientist pilot and showcases professionals in the field, helping students consider potential career paths in environmental drone applications.
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What you'll learn
Describe various types of drones and their applications in environmental science research
Explain the benefits of using drones for data collection in environmental studies
Understand the key components and sensors used in drones for scientific missions
Identify legal and ethical considerations in drone research
Learn about best practices and safety protocols for drone missions in environmental science
Explore career paths and opportunities in the field of environmental drone applications
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3.77 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of drones in environmental science research. It covers four main areas: introduction to drones, benefits of drones for environmental research, research approaches with drones, and career paths in the field. Students learn about different types of drones, their components, and sensors used in environmental monitoring. The course emphasizes the advantages of using drones for data collection, including affordability, immediacy, efficiency, data quality, and safety. It also addresses important considerations such as ethical and legal aspects of drone use in research. Participants gain insights into mission planning, best practices for different types of environmental studies, and safety protocols. The final module introduces the concept of the scientist pilot and showcases professionals working with drones in environmental science, helping students explore potential career paths in this emerging field.
Introduction to Drones
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Why Drones Are Good for Environmental Research
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
How to Approach Research with Drones
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Career Paths
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Marine Conservation & Ecology at Duke University
Dr. David W. Johnston is a Professor of the Practice of Marine Conservation Ecology at Duke University and serves as the Associate Dean of Teaching Innovation at the Nicholas School of the Environment. He chairs the Duke Environmental Leadership Master’s Program and directs the Marine Robotics and Remote Sensing (MaRRS) Lab, where he focuses on advancing robotic applications, platforms, and sensors for marine science, education, and conservation efforts. Dr. Johnston holds a PhD from Duke University and completed post-doctoral training at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California. His extensive professional background includes leading research programs for NOAA and working as an ecologist in the NGO sector.
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