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Unlock the Power of Precise Drone Data: Master GNSS & Survey Control for Higher-Paying Jobs
Master GNSS & Survey Control for Higher-Paying Jobs
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Geodesy for Drone Surveying
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At the end of this course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your new knowledge into practice and earn your GNSS and Survey Control Certificate.
This certification will prove to employers and clients that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to work with surveyor and engineers and incorporate their survey data into your mapping workflows for maximum absolute accuracy.
This course is led by geospatial expert Chris Breedlove, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in GNSS technology, survey control, and geospatial solutions.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked across multiple sectors, including private engineering firms, local government planning, and specialized consulting roles that have taken him across the country. His expertise spans high-precision GNSS, GIS applications, and integrating advanced positioning technologies into real-world projects.
During his time at Bartlett Tree Experts, he provided geospatial consulting, GIS solutions, and GNSS equipment support, helping teams optimize their data collection workflows for environmental and infrastructure projects. He worked extensively with GNSS positioning systems, ArcGIS, and spatial data management, ensuring accurate survey control and mapping solutions.
Currently, Chris works for a leading survey equipment distributor, where he advises surveyors, engineers, and construction professionals on selecting the best GNSS equipment for their needs. He helps clients integrate advanced geospatial technology—including drones—into their workflows for precise data collection, mapping, and site analysis.
Chris brings a practical, field-tested approach to this course, ensuring that you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to land high-paying drone mapping and surveying jobs. Whether you’re looking to enhance your GNSS expertise or incorporate survey control into your drone projects, Chris’s real-world experience and expert guidance will set you up for success in this growing industry.
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Welcome to the Course
About Your Instructor
Getting Your Course Certificate
Course Textbook
About this Section
What is “Survey Control” and Why it Matters for Drone Mapping
Overview of the Survey Control Process
Accuracy vs. Precision
Absolute vs. Relative Accuracy
GCPs vs. Checkshots
About this Section
Overview of GNSS Constellations
How Satellites Communicate with GNSS Receivers
Sources of Error in GNSS Signals
The Need for GNSS Corrections
Intro to this Section
RTK vs PPK Corrections
PPK Workflow - Logging Static Data, RINEX, and OPUS
Overview of RTK Workflow and Corrections
Intro to this Section
GCP Overview and Types
Laying out First Ground Control Points
Reflective Tape Chevron
Setting Up GNSS Receiver and Getting Data for First GCP
Logging Static Data for PPK Workflow
Connecting to RTK Correction Source - Base Station
Connecting to RTK Correction Source - Real Time Network
Flying the Mission
Intro to this Section
PPK Workflow - RINEX File and OPUS Submission
PPK Workflow - OPUS Results
OPUS Alternative - Trimble Centerpoint RTX (with Output Comparison)
GCP and Checkshot Data File
Intro to Section
Data Files
Bringing GCP Data into DJI Terra
Quality Report Analysis - M350 RTK Only (No GCPs)
Quality Report Analysis - M350 RTK with GCPs
Quality Report Analysis - Air 2S (No RTK, No GCPs)
Relative Accuracy Comparison - Air2S to M350
Final Exam
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to handle surveyor data or struggled to achieve the accuracy needed for large-scale projects, you’re not alone.
Many drone pilots are capable of capturing data or creating basic orthomosaic images and maps, but without understanding how to validate and integrate that data with industry tools, they often hit a wall.
Lack of confidence in your ability to work with surveyors and engineers is a major barrier.
The truth is, without the ability to deliver precise, validated data, it can be difficult to land the higher-paying jobs that need these skills and to build credibility.
To work on larger, higher-value projects, you HAVE to be able to get it right.
Surveyors and engineers rely on high levels of accuracy for everything from construction projects to mining to land surveying (and more).
If you’re not able to produce reliable, verifiable data, you risk losing out on lucrative opportunities in industries like construction, surveying, and engineering, where professional geospatial skills are be in high demand.
Or if you do end up landing these jobs, but your data isn’t accurate, the entire project could be jeopardized, and you run the risk of damaging your reputation. Not to mention the fact that you likely won’t be rehired by that company again.
And it could cost the company TONS of time and money.
Inaccurate data leads to rework, project delays, and loss of trust from clients…
Which you definitely don’t want, right?
That’s where this course comes in.
This course will teach you how to ensure your drone data is highly accurate and meets industry standards — which will allow you to access higher-value projects and confidently work alongside surveyors and engineers.
Through detailed lessons and practical examples, you’ll learn how to:
If you’ve been feeling limited by your current skills, this course will help you bridge the gap and unlock the full potential of your drone surveying abilities.
Don’t let inaccurate data hold you back from higher-paying projects. Enroll now to start learning how to deliver professional-grade drone data that will set you apart in the competitive surveying and engineering industries.
We want you to see the value of this course before you commit.
That’s why we’re offering a free preview of one of the lessons inside the course.
In this lesson, you’ll learn about what Ground Control Points (or GCPs) are, why they’re important for drone mapping and modeling projects, how to use them, and more.
Watch the preview and see for yourself how mastering GNSS and survey control will make a difference in your work!
By mastering GNSS and survey control, you’ll have the skills to confidently work with surveyors, engineers, and other professionals in the field.
No more feeling uncertain about data accuracy or working with complicated industry tools.
Imagine walking into your next project with confidence, knowing you can provide accurate, validated data that will be accepted by even the most experienced engineers and surveyors.
This course will open up new career opportunities, increase your earning potential, and solidify your reputation as a trusted drone surveying expert.
If you don’t learn this foundational GNSS And Survey Control knowledge, you’re not going to be equipped to land advanced-level projects in industries like construction, engineering, and land surveying.
You’ll continue WISHING you had the knowledge, skills, and confidence to land important projects.
Your data will remain less accurate, and you won’t know how to improve it.
Professionals who learn these skills will pull ahead, leaving you struggling to keep up.
Don’t miss this chance to learn innovative skills that will open doors to countless opportunities.
Enroll today and get immediate access to all course content.
And if you’re not completely satisfied with the course within 30 days, we offer a full refund, no questions asked.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain the skills you need to validate your drone data and land higher-paying jobs.
Click below to enroll and start learning today!
This course is 1 of the 5 courses that make up our Advanced Drone Mapping and Modeling Program.
If you want to get a complete education on geodesy, GNSS and survey control, and advanced drone mapping and 3D modeling so you can work on projects in industries like construction, engineering, architecture, and land surveying… The Advanced Drone Mapping and Modeling Program is for you. And enrolling in the entire program gives you a discount on ALL of the courses!
If you’re ready to get lifetime access to this comprehensive program so you can learn EVERYTHING you need to know to work on advanced-level drone mapping and modeling projects, just click the button below to get enrolled in the entire program.
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