EDU-UAV Photogrammetry Current Online Educational Landscape

Abstract. UAV photogrammetry plays an essential role in applications such as disaster management, food security, and mapping due to its adaptability, scalability, and accuracy in data collection. Consequently, the increasing popularity of the UAV photogrammetry domain has led to a growing demand for comprehensive education accessible through academic institutions. Meanwhile, the flexibility and freedom associated with online education have sparked significant demand for online learning programs. Different users actively seek online courses and materials to delve into the intricacies of UAV photogrammetry. However, the abundance of online resources in this area poses challenges in finding such reliable courses.
To address this challenge, the ITC team from the UAV centre and EOS Department at the University of Twente investigated the current online education courses related to UAV Photogrammetry offered globally. They compiled an inventory of these courses, categorizing them according to different educational levels- introductory, intermediate, and advanced—to align with the needs of key photogrammetry user categories. The project also investigated the currently available UAV datasets and software packages supporting technical training and professional applications. Further details are available on the project website.
Besides, the project gathers insights into gaps in UAV photogrammetry knowledge areas and UAV applications in geoscience by designing, distributing, and analysing a UAV Gap survey.