Course Overview
Thorough introduction to structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetric processing of color, multi-spectral and thermal drone images to create digital surface models (DSM) and orthomosaics.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$250.31
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform structure-from-motion photogrammetric reconstruction using drone images.
- Create sparse and dense 3D point clouds, DSMs, DTMs and orthomosaics.
- Assess quality of initial tie-points.
- Perform tie-point filtering to improve relative position of 3D sparse point cloud.
- Competently use AgiSoft MetaShape Pro software to perform SfM drone image reconstruction.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Cloud-based Processing of Visible, Thermal, and multi-spectral Images (XRPA 1500) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Drone Applications for Environmental Risk Assessment
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XRPA 1500 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50710
Dates
Oct 05 - Oct 10 Loading
- CRN 50710
- $250.31 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
1 day
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- The field lab on Saturday for this course will be held at the Burnaby campus, either in the playing field or the Photogrammetry lab SW3-2785. This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC future skills grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves and then apply for the StrongerBC future skills grant to cover payment (if eligible).
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