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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Open uni: Processing of UAV remote sensing data with open-source software, 2024-2025

Open university
smart for good
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Law and society
Teaching format:
Online teaching, Independent learning
Price:
60 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Course contents:

  • General introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems.
  • General introduction to drone mapping.
  • General information of collecting field data with drones.
  • General instructions on processing drone images.
  • How to process drone images with OpenDroneMap.
  • Introduction to drone regulations in Finland and European Union.

After completing the course, the student:

  • Has a good knowledge about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's).
  • Has good knowledge about drone mapping and processing methods.
  • Can install and test an open-source drone image processing software.
  • Can collect and process drone data.
  • Has a good and clear understanding about drone laws and operational regulations in Finland and the EU.

Modes of study: Self-learning in DigiCampus platform. The self-assessment multi-choice questions are automated whole the final assignment is assessed by a teacher.

Teaching methods: Online materials, computer lab work, final assignment.

Teacher: Alfred Colpaert

The course is available online between Aug 1st, 2024 and July 30th, 2025. Completed course is assessed and study attainment published every other month. Open university students' study right will be valid until July 30th. Please note that if you complete the course in July, you will get the grade in September.

More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.

Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2024-2025.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.

Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee. 

If you can’t identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service or your employer pays for your studies, please contact our student affairs secretary; their contact information is below.

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Register for studies

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service where the study unit is already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue.

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our student affairs secretary, their information can be found below.

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.

 

If you do not have a UEF username, you will also get instructions for activating one. Access rights will be added to your username when your study right begins.

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed.

 

If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our student affairs secretary. Their contact information can be found below.

Registration starts:
2024-08-08 09:00
Registration ends:
2025-06-16 23:59
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More information about education

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Vikla, Sanna

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504666591

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Reiman, Krista

Student Affairs Secretary

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504718694