Drone Mapping Surveys & Monitoring Techniques

Learn how to effectively plan and accurately execute

This advanced course focuses on industry-specific drone mapping surveys and geospatial data collection and monitoring techniques. Teams are guided using real-world scenarios to plan and design a monitoring workflow to set up a monitoring site, plan and conduct flight surveys using data collection apps and drone mapping analysis tools to support a monitoring strategy.
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Participatory UAS Geospatial Analysis Training Review

MAFFRTIL Drone Team (July - September 2023)

I can help you quickly and effectively identify:

Need expert advice for your needs and resources?

  • Initial use-cases for your industry and development of proof of concept 'pilot projects'

  • Your national UAS policy, regulations and guidance on obtaining licenses

  • Appropriate drone hardware, software & useful accessories for your applications

  • Cost-effective solutions for your geospatial data analysis & informational needs

  • Your training needs and create a custom training package for your organization

  • Any discounts available for non-profits, government agencies and students

All of my training courses include access to

To support your learning journey

  • Cohort Courses with Live Coaching

    In my courses, we learn together as a cohort, fostering a small group dynamic where you can thrive. Besides our class time together, course include office hours each week to address any of your questions. Additionally, you'll have access to tech support and my online drone community where we share industry news, tips, and celebrate our achievements together!

  • Archive of Learning Resources

    You will have access to my complete 'drone & geospatial' resource library that I have been compiling since 2015. I update my archive quarterly and include useful reports, user guides, documents, blogs, research articles, videos, podcasts, links to my favorite websites, and even free online training courses. The resources are categorized by industry and applications for easy reference.

  • Checklists, Datasheets & Logbooks

    I provide you with flight and equipment checklists, data sheets, pilot reporting logs, as well as forms for evaluating flight requests, flight planning, and maintenance procedures. These resources, based on my own Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed for my commercial drone operations, ensure that your drone operations meet international commercial operating standards.

You should have previous drone experience before enrolling :

Drone Mapping Course Prerequisites

  • While enrollment is open to all, this course assumes prior flying experience. This is NOT an introductory course on drone flying and commercial operations. It is recommended that you first complete these prerequisites before enrolling.

  • You should also ensure you have access to a mapping drone, hold a valid UAS license, can fulfill all drone flight requirements in your country and always apply flight safety procedures.

  • This class is offered either as an in-person, blended and fully-virtual . Please contact us for more details on enrollment and upcoming course schedule.

Come fly with me!

Let's take your skills to new heights

My Approach

Transforming How We Work Together

  • Building Capacity & Shared Understanding

    I firmly believe that by strengthening people’s technological skills, we can work together to better understand and collaboratively create more holistic environmental information for our challenges. I am dedicated to enabling the development of effective, locally-relevant solutions through shared knowledge.

  • Participatory Mapping & Monitoring Techniques

    My participatory drone mapping and monitoring methodology workflow has been developed using 'off-the-shelf' drones and information communication technologies. With my training, you can quickly learn how to plan and conduct drone surveys and easily create comprehensive mapping and geospatial data to address your environmental needs.

  • Collaboratively Creating & Widely Sharing Information

    Through my signature 'Participatory-UAS' drone mapping approach, you'll be empowered to create understandable information and effectively use your drone's mapping data, as well as learn to collect local knowledge and leverage ICTs to analyze, summarize, and widely share your produced information using web-mapping and social media platforms.

Let's Elevate your Skills

Connecting People + Technology + Information

Dr. Kim Baldwin

Instructor Bio

I’m a marine ecologist, GIS educator, and commercial drone pilot with over 20 years of experience in environmental mapping, monitoring and training across the Caribbean, California and beyond.

As the Founder and Director of Marine Spatial Information Solutions (MarSIS) Inc., I’ve built a career around one core mission: empowering people to use participatory approaches together with drones & geospatial tools to make data-driven, real-world impact.

Through my Training Academy, I’ve taught hundreds of individuals and organizations how to safely & professionally operate drones, conduct drone mapping missions, collect accurate environmental data and analyze and share their results for agriculture, fisheries, conservation and disaster management. My Participatory-UAS approach brings together science, technology and collaboration — ensuring that every learner, regardless of background, can build confidence and contribute to smarter environmental decision-making.

Whether you’re an individual seeking new skills or an organization building technical capacity, my goal is to make drone technology accessible, practical and transformative. Together, we can learn how to use technology tools to help us protect our planet and strengthen the communities that depend on it.

Come Fly With Me Today!

Dr. Kim Baldwin

Marine Ecologist | Drone Educator | Geospatial Innovator

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