Prof.dr.ir. L (Lammert) Kooistra
Associate Professor in Geo-Information Science and Remote Sensing at Wageningen University & Research
Drones for Agriculture: Advanced Sensing and Analysis
WURAbout This Course
Transforming drone data into crop management decisions
Would you like to have the power to gather precise, timely information about crops? Curious about how that is possible? Then join this online course to unlock the potential of drone technology!
Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones have become useful tools for optimizing crop management. They collect valuable spatial information that can help optimize yields while conserving precious resources.
Sensing beyond true colour imagery unlocks new possibilities for precision agriculture
Modern UAV platforms can host a range of sensors that collect different types of information. Each of these offers unique insights on crop health.
In this course you will learn about available advanced sensing approaches. You will discover what multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal and LiDAR sensing brings to precision agriculture.
For whomAre you an avid agricultural enthusiast or a professional looking to enhance your expertise? Then this course provides you a gateway to tap into the opportunities of UAV-based sensing. Enroll today and position yourself at the forefront of the future of farming!
What You Will Learn
After this course you will be able to:
- Explain which UAV sensing systems are available and how they operate.
- Interpret data acquired with different sensors.
- Understand how different sensors can be used in your application.
- Implement a processing workflow for different types of UAV data.
- Design an appropriate processing approach based on available datasets and the application at hand.
- Evaluate results of UAV data analysis and propose improvements.
Grow these skills
Precision Agriculture
UAV Remote Sensing
Multispectral Sensing
Hyperspectral Sensing
Thermal Imaging
LiDAR
Crop Monitoring
Sensor Selection
Geospatial Data Analysis
Data Processing Workflows
Agricultural Data Interpretation
Spatial Data Analysis
Curriculum
6 Weeks, 2-4 hours per week
Module 1: Advanced remote sensing with UAVs
In the opening module, you will enter the world of UAV remote sensing. We will introduce you to different sensing techniques, including multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal and LiDAR sensing. You will learn how these sensors operate and how they can be used for agricultural monitoring.
Module 2: UAV data processing in practice
In this part of the course, we will focus on the intricacies of UAV data processing through hands-on exercises. You will learn how to design and implement processing workflows for different datasets and specific agricultural scenarios. This experience will also enable you to effectively evaluate analysis outputs.
Requirements
A basic understanding of physics and statistics with an interest in agriculture. MOOC "Drones for Agriculture: Prepare and Design Your Drone (UAV) Mission" or equivalent skills. Familiarity with scripting languages will help you to get the most out of this online course.
Learner Testimonials
"This year I accepted a challenge to learn about drones and their application in agriculture. One of my first steps was to enroll in edX online course Drones for Agriculture: prepare and design your drone (UAV) mission. Thanks to this course, that was offered by Wageningen University & Research, I now understand how drones can be adopted for agricultural applications, as well as can select and assess the appropriate combination of drone type and sensor for a given application. Now ready to apply my new knowledge into designing my first drone mission! #agriculture #drones # uav"
"Dear Joao, hope all is well during these times. I am taking your course on edX - Drones for Agriculture. It is super informative and interesting. Thank you very much for providing it together with your colleagues."
Meet the instructors
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about the MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and/or related online programmes of Wageningen University & Research? To help you find answers to your questions, we created a list with frequently asked questions about enrolling, participating in- and finishing a MOOC.
Do I need a drone to complete this course?
No! All the necessary materials for exercises and assignments will be provided. However, we expect you will become equally excited about the possibilities drone-based sensing offers!