Basic Mapping and Photogrammetry Course
Our comprehensive 2-day course delves into the core principles of aerial drone imaging for mapping…
Bring drone surveying skills into your construction business
IPROSURV | SKILLS BOOTCAMP
Develop an existing team member’s ability to plan drone flights, capture site information and turn aerial data into useful maps, models and measurements.
For construction, civil engineering, surveying and digital construction professionals who want to apply drone technology to the work they already do.
No previous drone experience required. Training aircraft provided.
Blended delivery
Online study, instructor-led practical training, data processing and applied project activity.
Workplace applications
Site records, progress monitoring, survey capture, stockpile measurement and earthworks workflows.
Funding routes
Programmes supporting eligible employers and learners through South Yorkshire and East Midlands funding.
A practical capability for the people already on your projects
Give your site engineers, surveyors and project teams another way to collect and use information. The Skills Bootcamp connects drone operation with the surveying and reporting tasks that construction professionals recognise.
Bring a real business question with you: how could we improve site records, measure material stockpiles or create clearer progress reports?
Use the programme to explore an approach suited to your organisation, before deciding what equipment to invest in.
Who is this Skills Bootcamp for?
The programme is particularly relevant to construction contractors, civil engineering businesses, surveying practices and teams responsible for infrastructure, buildings or land.
Site and project teams
Site engineers, site managers and project managers looking for a repeatable record of works and progress.
Surveying and commercial teams
Surveyors, quantity surveyors and technicians exploring aerial capture and measurement alongside existing methods.
Digital and asset teams
Digital construction professionals, engineers and asset managers working with mapped information and 3D datasets.
You do not need to own a drone or have flown before. Suitability and the relevant funding route are checked before enrolment.
Learn the complete workflow
Build an understanding of how decisions made before a flight affect the usefulness of the finished dataset. The emphasis is on collecting information for a purpose, checking it and applying it appropriately.
1 · Plan the operation
Assess the site, airspace, weather and operating environment. Connect the flight plan with the information your project needs.
2 · Develop your flying skills
Practise aircraft handling, orientation and controlled manoeuvres with instructor support. Apply pre-flight checks and planned operational procedures.
3 · Capture site information
Explore mapping missions, flight height, overlap, camera settings and positioning. Understand how capture choices affect the resulting maps and models.
4 · Process and check the data
Organise imagery and explore photogrammetry workflows for orthomosaics, point clouds and 3D models. Recognise errors and limitations before using an output.
5 · Measure and compare
Explore distance, area and stockpile measurements, together with earthworks and cut-and-fill applications. Understand the importance of control, validation and appropriate reference information.
6 · Apply it to construction
Explore LiDAR and 3D data concepts, and how aerial outputs can contribute to digital construction, asset records and project reporting.
Fit the method to the task. Training introduces applications and workflows; the accuracy and suitability of a project output depend on its specification, capture method, control and checks. A drone dataset complements professional surveying judgement.
What could your team use these skills for?
Record construction progress
Create repeatable site views for project meetings and stakeholder updates.
Measure stockpiles and earthworks
Explore how mapped data supports material measurement and site comparisons.
Support surveying and inspection
Add aerial information to existing survey methods and asset records.
The aim is to help your organisation make informed decisions about where drone capture is useful, what checks are needed and when another method is more appropriate.
Drone qualifications alongside practical application skills
The advertised programme includes training towards the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) and General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC), subject to completing the relevant learning and assessments.
Iprosurv’s training team will confirm the qualification route, assessments and any separate operational requirements for your intended work before enrolment. Completing training does not by itself authorise every proposed flight.
How the Bootcamp fits around work
Online learning
Develop the knowledge needed to prepare for practical activity and understand the wider drone surveying workflow.
Practical training
Apply learning through supported flying, planning and data capture exercises. Aircraft are provided for the practical elements.
Processing and project activity
Work with digital information and explore an application relevant to your role or employer.
Practical delivery: South Yorkshire. The training team will confirm the venue, cohort dates, overall timetable, attendance commitments and study requirements before you enrol.
Practical flying is subject to weather, site suitability and operational safety assessments. Do not assume that every practical exercise takes place at the classroom venue.
Funding and employer contributions
The published programme value is £4,100 per learner. Your contribution depends on the relevant funding agreement, employer size and eligibility.
Eligible employers: fewer than 250 staff
£410
10% employer contribution against the published programme value.
Eligible employers: 250 staff or more
£1,230
30% employer contribution against the published programme value.
Self-employed applicants
A funded place may be available without a learner contribution, subject to the relevant programme criteria. Ask the team to check your circumstances.
Funding and places are subject to eligibility and availability. We will confirm the applicable contribution, VAT treatment and any other charges in writing before enrolment.
South Yorkshire or East Midlands? Tell us where you live and work so we can assess the appropriate SYMCA or EMCCA route. Selecting an area or submitting an enquiry does not confirm funding.
Your commitment to the programme
The programme is designed to lead to practical use of the skills. Learners and sponsoring employers should be ready to:
- Attend the agreed learning, practical sessions and assessments.
- Complete the programme and identify how the new skills will be used.
- Take part in follow-up, normally around three to four months after completion, to confirm how the learning has been applied.
Learn with an experienced drone operations team
Iprosurv combines professional drone training with experience delivering inspection, survey and data capture work. Our instructors explain the practical decisions behind a workflow, including equipment selection, data quality and useful deliverables.
The current Bootcamp is delivered by Iprosurv in partnership with RNN Group, with regional Skills Bootcamp funding supporting eligible participation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous flying experience?
No. The programme supports learners who are new to drones as well as professionals adding aerial capture to an existing technical role.
Do I need to buy equipment first?
No. Training aircraft are provided. Use the learning to understand the equipment and software your intended work may need.
Is this a paid course booking?
The first step is an eligibility and suitability enquiry.
It does not take payment, confirm funding or reserve a place.
Can we put more than one employee forward?
Yes, enquire on behalf of your organisation and tell us the number of employees and applications you have in mind.
Suitability and places are checked individually.
Will I learn LiDAR and digital construction?
The programme explores LiDAR, point clouds and digital construction applications. Ask for the current syllabus to confirm the depth, practical equipment and software covered by your cohort.
When does the next cohort start?
Contact the training team for the current timetable.
Confirm all compulsory dates and study commitments before enrolment.
Could drone surveying strengthen your team?
Tell us about your role, organisation and the site information you would like to capture. We will check the available funding route, discuss suitability and explain the next steps.
Enquiring does not commit you to a place or confirm eligibility. We will explain the offer and enrolment requirements before you decide.
