GIS & Drone Surveying

Academic GIS Projects | Independent UAV Surveying

Overview

Alongside my professional experience in civil engineering and construction surveying, I have developed an interest in geospatial technology, digital mapping and UAV-based surveying.

My knowledge in these areas has been developed through formal academic study, independent learning and practical exploration of surveying technologies.

Academic Coursework

GIS & Digital Mapping

As part of my Level 8 Certificate in Digital Mapping and Geographical Information Systems at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), I have completed practical assignments involving spatial analysis, geographic data processing and cartographic presentation.

These projects have allowed me to develop my understanding of how geographic information systems can support engineering, infrastructure planning and spatial decision-making.

Areas of Study

  • Spatial analysis and geographic data management.
  • Coordinate reference systems, transformations and map projections.
  • Vector and raster data processing.
  • Thematic mapping and cartographic presentation.
  • Spatial queries, buffering and geographic analysis.
  • Practical applications of QGIS and ArcGIS Pro.

Software

QGIS, ArcGIS Pro and related geospatial data processing tools.

Independent Personal Projects

Drone Surveying & Photogrammetry

I have independently pursued an interest in UAV surveying and photogrammetry, using a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise equipped with RTK capabilities.

My focus has been on understanding how drone-based data collection and photogrammetric processing can be integrated with conventional engineering surveying methods.

Areas of Practical Interest

  • UAV survey planning and aerial data acquisition.
  • Photogrammetric image processing and survey data workflows.
  • Orthomosaic generation and aerial mapping applications.
  • Point clouds and digital terrain modelling.
  • Integration of UAV data with CAD and GIS software.
  • Exploring UAV applications in topographical surveying and construction monitoring.

Equipment & Software

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise with RTK module, WebODM, Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D, QGIS and AutoCAD.

Professional Development

My continued development in GIS and UAV surveying reflects my interest in combining traditional civil engineering knowledge with modern digital technologies.

I am particularly interested in applying these skills to civil infrastructure design, engineering surveying and digital construction.

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