Unit of Study SUR73001 - Drone Technology and Use (2020)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
AQF level

7
Level of learning

Advanced
Former School/College

Former School of Environment, Science and Engineering

Enrolment information

In Session 3, this Unit is offered only at the National Marine Science Centre in a 3-week intensive mode, which includes a compulsory 6-day residential held outside normal residential weeks. In Study Period 1, this Unit is offered only at Lismore in a 3-week intensive mode, which includes a compulsory 6-day residential held outside normal residential weeks. Please refer to https://www.scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.
Enrolment restriction

It may be necessary to limit enrolments due to the number of teaching drones available. If this occurs, preference will be given to students in their final year of study, as it will be their last opportunity to undertake the unit.

Unit description

Introduces students to the use of aerial drones in marine and environmental science, engineering, forestry, agriculture, visual arts and other applications. Students will obtain hands on experience piloting drones, planning operations and analysing associated data, and also learn about the role rapidly advancing drone technology will play in shaping our future.

Unit content

Use of drones in marine and environmental science, engineering, forestry, agriculture, visual arts and other applications.

Basic principles of safe drone flight in commercial applications and governing legislation.

Practical experience flying drones safely and planning operations to comply with relevant Southern Cross University policy and procedures.

Cutting-edge drone sensors (e.g. thermal, multispectral and Lidar imagery).

Building 3D models and video show reels, as well as analysing quantitative data from drone footage.

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour	Session3	Session3
Online	Session3	Session3

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count	Learning outcome description	GA1	GA2	GA3	GA4	GA5	GA6	GA7
1	explain and apply the principles of safe drone flight and regulations governing drone operations in Australia
2	proficiently plan and execute successful drone operations that comply with Southern Cross University policy and procedures
3	competently pilot a drone
4	utilise drone footage to build 3D models and video show reels, and analyse associated quantitative data
5	describe the characteristics and potential applications of cutting edge sensors available for drones.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain and apply the principles of safe drone flight and regulations governing drone operations in Australia
- GA1:
- GA4:
proficiently plan and execute successful drone operations that comply with Southern Cross University policy and procedures
- GA1:
- GA4:
competently pilot a drone
- GA4:
- GA5:
utilise drone footage to build 3D models and video show reels, and analyse associated quantitative data
- GA1:
- GA5:
describe the characteristics and potential applications of cutting edge sensors available for drones.
- GA1:
- GA4:
- GA5: