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Beginners
Set up ground control point and datum
Assist with setting up the survey grid
Communicate with survey partners.
Intermediate
Equipment calibration
Design flight path or walking path.
Ensure proper and efficient image capture.
Advanced/
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Data processing in secondary software.
Edit images to correct inconsistencies.
Children Can Get Involved Too!
School-age children can assist with beginner tasks such as setting up ground control points and survey grids.
Middle School Children can maintain aerial equipment in the line of sight during the survey.
High Schoolers can assist with most tasks based on their abilities and interests.
For Grades 9-12, the FAA has a learning kit to teach students the skills and concepts to build drones and perform surveys. FAA Student Drone Kit
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