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2025 Mapping Boot Camps
Master Drone Mapping | Build Your Future
5 Full Days: Learn Desktop AND Cloud Based Processing
Experience the ultimate hands-on drone mapping boot camp of 2025. Whether you're focused on cloud-based workflows, desktop processing, or both, this program delivers the skills and knowledge to master each with confidence. You'll get practical, real-world training using industry leading tools and software — learning how to process data on the fly or deep-dive with precision from your desktop.
Build maps, calculate volumes, create detailed 3D models and much more. All while sharpening the business tactics that drive revenue. With expert guidance, powerful software, and proven strategies, this boot camp goes beyond training—it's your launchpad into the future of drone mapping.
Introduction to the Boot Camps
Our Most Comprehensive Drone Mapping Training Yet
➤ This is the latest and most detailed evolution of our drone mapping courses.
➤ Features multiple types of software, allowing students to compare and choose the right tools for their business.
➤ Covers real-world applications, business strategies, and hands-on exercises to master mapping workflows.
What’s Included?
➤ Three Core Trainings: Flight Mastery & Videography, Desktop-Based Mapping, and Cloud-Based Mapping
➤ Over a dozen hands-on exercises to practice with real-world datasets.
➤ A 64GB thumb drive loaded with mapping exercises, software guides, and workflow documents.
➤ A 200-page PDF workbook from Pix4D with step-by-step instructions.
What You’ll Learn in This Boot Camp
Master Flight, Desktop & Cloud Mapping — All in One 5‑Day Bootcamp
Desktop Processing
Cloud Processing
This course goes far beyond the basics, equipping you with cutting-edge tools and workflows for high-precision deliverables. You’ll master deleting, editing, and classifying point clouds, learn how to create highly detailed 3D models using drones and Insta360 cameras, and merge datasets to build complete, photorealistic reconstructions of real-world environments.
Exclusive to Pix4DMapper, you'll explore video animation creation, bringing your 3D models to life for client presentations.
Additionally, Pix4D React will enable you to generate fast orthomosaics with annotations, while Pix4DMatic provides solutions for processing large datasets, accident reconstruction, and hyper-realistic models.
If you're serious about mastering the technical side of drone mapping, this course will give you the skills, confidence, and software expertise to deliver professional-grade results in any mapping scenario.
Through real-world exercises, you’ll put your skills to the test by mapping a construction site and a quarry/landscape supply company, performing volumetric measurements, and learning merging techniques for 3D models.
You’ll compare outputs from Site Scan, Pix4DMapper, and DroneDeploy, gaining insight into which tools work best for different applications.
By the end of the course, you'll have mastered the end-to-end workflow for cloud-based drone mapping, allowing you to confidently produce geo-referenced, high-accuracy deliverables.
Whether you're mapping infrastructure, power lines, or cylindrical structures, you’ll walk away with the knowledge to optimize data acquisition, processing, and client-ready deliverables using Revit, VDC-based tools, and formulaic workflows tailored to different project needs.
Flight Mastery and Videography class
Flight Mastery:
➤ Learn 12 essential flight drills on a structured obstacle course.
➤ Build confidence and control in real-world flying conditions.
➤ Improve precision, safety, and decision-making skills.
➤ Get personalized feedback from experienced drone instructors.
Videography:
➤ Master 10 essential cinematic flight techniques.
➤ Set up your drone for smooth, professional footage.
➤ Capture high-quality video for real-world projects..
Desktop Class Overview and Learning Outcomes
➤ Mastering desktop-based processing across multiple software platforms.
➤ Understanding the deliverable-based workflow and optimizing acquisition settings.
➤ Comparing Pix4DMapper vs. Pix4DMatic for various deliverables.
➤ Advanced georeferencing techniques with real-world datasets.
➤ Executing missions for different use cases (construction, quarries, infrastructure).
➤ Creating high-quality deliverables for clients in engineering, construction, and public safety.
Cloud Class Overview and Learning Outcomes
➤ Master the workflow for cloud-based mapping using the most prominent software options on the market.
➤ Develop geo-referencing skills and troubleshoot errors.
➤ Learn acquisition techniques and their impact on deliverables.
➤ Understand various drone mapping missions (e.g., infrastructure mapping, power lines, cylindrical structures).
➤ Gain expertise in integrating mapping data with software like Revit & VDC-based tools.
➤ Deliverable-based formulaic workflows: Identify client deliverables and apply the correct acquisition formula.
Core Learning Objectives
Understanding Mapping Software & Limitations
➤ How different mapping software interacts with various acquisition styles.
➤ Understanding settings and set up, such as how much tilt is allowed in images based on the software used.
Business Applications & Monetization
➤ How to sell yourself as a drone mapping professional.
➤ Pricing strategies to maximize profitability.
➤ How to effectively market your services and deliverables.
Real-World Data Collection & Processing
➤ Matching acquisition styles to the right software for optimal results
➤ Creating accurate maps for industries like construction, surveying, and inspections.
Hands-On Training & Exercises
What You’ll Do in This Course
➤ Participate in various exercises using multiple software platforms.
➤ Learn exactly what works, how it works, and why it works.
➤ Understand how to analyze and optimize drone mapping workflows.
Exclusive Materials & Tools Provided
A 64GB thumb drive loaded with resources, including
➤ Workflow documents
➤ Data acquisition guides
➤ Sample projects for hands-on practice
Step-by-step exercises that reinforce what you’ve learned.
Exclusive Learning Materials
200-Page Pix4D PDF Workbook
➤ Step-by-step instructions for mapping workflows.
➤ A go-to reference after completing the course.
Additional Workflow & Acquisition Documents
➤ New acquisition strategies to ensure accurate data collection.
➤ Reference guides for improving efficiency in mapping projects.
High-Quality Slide Decks & Imagery
➤ Access to detailed visual examples for better understanding.
What You Need to Bring
Required Equipment:
➤ Laptop (Must meet the required specifications for the desktop‑based mapping portion of the course.)
➤ Compatible drone and controller (if applicable).
➤ Matrice 4 Enterprise / Thermal
➤ Skydio X10, X2 or Skydio 2
➤ DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise / Multispectral
➤ DJI M30 / M30T
➤ M300 / M350 (H20T or P1 payload)
➤ Phantom 4 Pro V2
➤ Wingtra, FreeFly Astro, Inspired Flight drones, Para-Anafi AI
Please reach out if you'd like to bring a drone that is NOT on this list
➤ Software access or trial versions installed before the course.
Recommended Ancillary Equipment:
➤ Laptop with sufficient processing power.
➤ External storage for saving datasets.
➤ Extra batteries for extended training sessions.
What We Provide:
➤ A pre-loaded thumb drive with training data and software workflows
➤ A physical and digital workbook to reference after the course.
Why This Training Stands Out
The Most Advanced Mapping Course We’ve Ever Offered
➤ The newest evolution of our mapping curriculum.
➤ More software options, more exercises, and more in-depth learning than ever before.
Led by Industry Experts
➤ Learn from professionals with real-world experience in drone mapping.
➤ Personalized instruction to help students overcome common challenges.
Proven Track Record of Student Success
➤ Hundreds of pilots have completed this training and successfully launched their careers.
➤ Practical training ensures confidence in executing real-world projects.
How to Enroll
Registration Details
➤ Click ENROLL NOW
➤ Select the dates you'd like to attend:
➤ August 4 - 8, 2025
➤ September 8 - 12, 2025
Locations
➤ Location for all events will be Drone U headquarters: Loveland, CO, 80538
➤ Limited spots available to ensure hands-on learning.
Course Schedule
Day 1: Flight Mastery & Videography
➤ Build core flight skills
➤ Learn advanced videography techniques
➤ Practice hands‑on exercises with expert guidance
DAY 2: Desktop Mapping (Part 1)
➤ Introduction to desktop‑based mapping
➤ Learn pricing, sales, and workflow strategies
➤ Begin hands‑on exercises with Pix4DMatic, Pix4DMapper and Pix4DReact
DAY 3: Desktop Mapping (Part 2)
➤ Advanced processing techniques (RTK/PPK)
➤ Point cloud manipulation and dataset merging
➤ Creating highly detailed 3D models and deliverables
DAY 4: (Morning) Finalize Desktop Mapping
➤ Complete advanced exercises and review
➤ Create polished, high‑precision deliverables for clients
DAY 4 (Afternoon) & DAY 5: Cloud‑Based Mapping
➤ Introduction to Site Scan by Esri
➤ Create high‑quality 2D maps, orthomosaics, and 3D meshes
➤ Practice with real‑world exercises (construction site & quarry)
➤ Learn geo‑referencing, inspection, and volumetric measurement techniques
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