Course CodeBIT207Fee CodeS2Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Learn about Drones Drones are increasingly being used in horticulture, from monitoring stock plants in nurseries, or surveying landscapes for planning and spot spraying pests and diseases. They are an increasing useful tool in the workplace, and this course can help you develop a better understanding of the machines, their components and broader capabilities. Lesson Structure There are 9 lessons in this course: Scope and Nature of Drone Technology What is a Drone? History of Drones Types of Drones Connectivity Purpose of a Drone Drone Features and Operation Main Features of Drones Components Operation of Drones Benefits, Risks and Legalities Ethical Concerns Legal Considerations Environmental Applications Land Management Reforestation Sustainable Agriculture and Crop Monitoring Monitoring & Inspection of Renewable Energy Sources, Pipelines, and Oil Rigs Wildlife Conservation Transport & Delivery Exploratory and Discovery Applications Drones in Exploration Oceanic Exploration Space Exploration Drones in Mining Applications Retail and Service Applications Drones in Real Estate Photography Drones for Online Services Drones in Security Drones in Behavioural Economics Agronomic and Horticulture Applications Horticulture Agronomy Viticulture Livestock Precision Agriculture Applications Construction and Industry Applications Construction Drones Mapping and Land Surveys Data and Scheduling Track and Inventory Equipment Progress Reports and Collaboration Safety and Inspections Security and Surveillance Limitations of Drones in Construction Telecommunication Applications Drone Technology in Telecommunications Drones have very real, practical uses in following areas: Agriculture and Horticulture Land and Environmental Management Media and Entertainment Industries Supply Logistics Military Industries Construction Exploration -Geological, Space and more