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Postgraduate Program in UAV Systems & Geospatial Applications (PGP-UAVGA)

Duration: 1Yr / 40 Weeks / 220 Hrs

To develop advanced proficiency in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations integrated with geospatial technology, remote sensing, and mapping applications for real-world problem-solving in areas like urban planning, agriculture, disaster management, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring.

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Registration Fees

₹ 1500

non-refundable

Course Fees

₹ 155000.00

Batch Start

1 Aug, 2025

Duration

1Yr / 40 Weeks / 220 Hrs

Program Structure

Eligibility: Graduates in engineering, geography, environmental science, planning, or related fields

Duration: 1Yr / 40 Weeks / 220 Hrs

Batch Start Date: 1 Aug, 2025

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Program Structure:

Module 1: Fundamentals of UAV Systems & Geospatial Technology

Introduction to UAVs: Types, Components & Applications
Overview of Geospatial Technologies: GIS, Remote Sensing & Cartography
History and evolution of geospatial data

Module 2: Spatial Data Types & Coordinate Systems

Raster, Vector, and Non-Spatial Data
Georeferencing and Ground Control Points
Coordinate Systems, Datum, UTM, WGS84
Map Scales and Projections

Module 3: Principles of Cartography

Cartographic Design Elements
Thematic Mapping
Topographic Maps
Map Accuracy and Standards

Module 4: UAV Image Acquisition & Processing

UAV Mission Planning & Flight Path Design
Aerial Surveying Techniques
GNSS, RTK/PPK Integration
Data Collection and Quality Control

Module 5: GIS Concepts & Applications

GIS Workflows and Analysis
Spatial Data Models (TIN, Grid, Networks)
Buffer, Overlay, and Interpolation Techniques
Real-world GIS Case Studies

Module 6: Remote Sensing Fundamentals

Electromagnetic Spectrum and Satellite Sensors
Types of Imagery: Panchromatic, Multispectral, Hyperspectral
Image Acquisition Platforms: UAV, Satellite, Aerial
Image Pre-processing (Radiometric, Geometric Correction)

Module 7: Image Interpretation & Classification

Manual vs Automated Classification
Supervised & Unsupervised Classification
Vegetation Indices, NDVI
Accuracy Assessment & Ground Truthing

Module 8: Geospatial Data Processing Software (QGIS & ArcGIS)

QGIS Hands-on:

GCPs, Geocoding, Raster/Vector Editing
Creating & Editing Shapefiles

ArcGIS Hands-on:

Digitization, Topology, Analysis Tools
Geodatabases, Feature Classes

Module 9: Photogrammetry & 3D Mapping with UAV

Orthomosaic Generation
Digital Surface Models (DSM), DEM, DTM
Point Cloud Classification
Drone-based 3D Reconstruction Techniques

Module 10: Spatial & Non-Spatial Modeling

Terrain Modeling
Hydrological Modeling
Urban Expansion & Land Use Change Analysis
Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)

Module 11: WebGIS & Application Development

Basics of WebGIS Architecture
Tools: Leaflet, Mapbox, OpenLayers
Building Interactive Maps
Publishing Geospatial Data on Web Platforms

Module 12: Project & Research Seminar

Project on Real-world Geospatial Application
Domain Options: Agriculture, Disaster Management, Infrastructure, Urban Planning, etc.
Project Presentation & Evaluation
Viva + Final Assessment

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