Drones for Environmental Science
Duke University
How can drones be used for good in environmental science? What types of data can scientists collect, and how should they go about collecting it using drones? Why should someone integrate drones into their existing career or pursue this field? This Duke Environment+ course serves as an introduction for anyone interested in learning more about drone use in the environmental sciences. No background knowledge in drones is assumed or necessary. Over the course of four weeks, you will discover the
About this Course
How can drones be used for good in environmental science? What types of data can scientists collect, and how should they go about collecting it using drones? Why should someone integrate drones into their existing career or pursue this field? This Duke Environment+ course serves as an introduction for anyone interested in learning more about drone use in the environmental sciences. No background knowledge in drones is assumed or necessary. Over the course of four weeks, you will discover the
What You'll Learn
- Describe how a variety of drones can accomplish important missions for environmental science.
- Explain the importance of key best practices in drone research, including legal and ethical concerns.
- Discover relevant career paths in drones for environmental science.
Instructors
Dr. David W. Johnston
Division of Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment