This drone workshop walks through a complete UAS project from start to finish—because flying the drone is only the easy part. Participants will follow a real-world project from initial request through airspace checks, flight planning, and field operations, to data processing, QA/QC, and final deliverables. Along the way, we’ll cover what can go wrong (and how to avoid it) with real stories. We'll discuss weather surprises, site challenges, and data management mistakes. Attendees will learn practical workflows for safe, compliant operations and how to turn drone data into GIS-ready products for internal teams or external clients. The session emphasizes real tools, checklists, and repeatable processes that can be applied immediately.
