Certified Training in Agricultural Drone Piloting
Master remote piloting and image analysis for precision agriculture
What you will learn
- Safely pilot an agricultural drone in compliance with regulations
- Plan and execute a mapping or precision spraying mission
- Process and interpret multispectral imagery to detect water stress and disease
- Earn a recognised certification, valuable with employers and clients
Who this program is for
Agricultural technicians, agronomists, entrepreneurs and professionals wanting to bring drones into their practice. No prior piloting experience is required for the beginner level.
Program description
The training aims to equip participants with practical skills to operate drones, multispectral cameras and advanced analysis techniques in order to optimise crop health and agricultural productivity. It also covers AGRAS piloting for crop-protection treatment and precision spraying, providing complete mastery of drone applications in modern agriculture.
Module 1 — Introduction to Drones
- What is a drone and the specifics of agricultural drones
- Components and types of drones
- Sensors used in agriculture (multispectral, thermal, RGB, etc.)
Module 2 — Types of Agricultural Drones
A. Spraying Drones (pesticides and foliar fertilisers)
- DJI Agras T10, T20, T30, T40
B. Scanning, Remote Sensing and Diagnostic Drones
- Phantom P4 Multispectral
- Mavic 3 Multispectral
- Matrice 300 RTK
Module 3 — Drone Applications in Precision Agriculture
- Crop-protection treatments
- Liquid and granular fertilisation
- Crop health monitoring
- Water and nutrient stress detection
- Early detection of diseases, insects and pests
Module 4 — Data Acquisition, Processing and Exploitation
- Data collection with sensors (multispectral, thermal, RGB)
- Flight mission planning for optimal data collection
- Introduction to software and technologies: Pix4Dfield, Google Earth Engine, ArcGIS Pro
- Image processing: pre-processing, classification, vegetation indices
- Data analysis to assess crop health and identify issues
Module 5 — Regulatory and Ethical Aspects
- Moroccan regulations on the use of agricultural drones
- Ethical considerations and respect for farmers' privacy
- Community participation and stakeholder consultation
Frequently asked questions
Does this training award a certification?
Yes, an AgriTech Academy certificate is issued upon completion, subject to passing the practical assessments.
Do I need my own drone to take this training?
No, piloting equipment is provided during in-person practical sessions. TO BE COMPLETED (clarify remote-session arrangements).
When is the next session?
TO BE COMPLETED
What is the price of this training?
TO BE COMPLETED
Certified Training in Agricultural Drone Piloting
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