
Drones in agriculture
This course will teach you how to use drones to collect farm data to help make informed decisions such as refined fertiliser plans, sowing plans or monitoring water systems.
Designed by production managers and agronomists to support land managers to collect crop production data and create meaningful land use maps. Delivered by experienced industry specialists, this course will teach you how to convert images into high resolution geo referenced land maps, crop maps and elevation models. These maps can be used to adjust spray applications, plan fertilizer programs, assess water flows, identify resistant weeds and refine long term management plans.
Creating high resolution maps of your land is now more achievable than ever before with the use of easy-to-use software specifically designed for agricultural operations.
Location: | Statewide |
Course duration: | 1 day face-to-face with pre-course online work |
Start date: | Multiple intakes |
Number of units: | 2 |
Indicative fees: | $1060.00 Nil to eligible applicants |
Accredited Course: | Yes |
$1060
Nil to eligible applicants*
*Fully subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible applicants To find out whether you are eligible, contact a training coordinator in your area.
This course is a blend of online and face-to-face training.
Note, this course requires the completion of pre-course work online. You must be able to commit to 3 hours of online course work prior to attending the training day.
To be eligible for this course you will need to have completed a minimum of 5 hours drone flight experience (logbook evidence to be uploaded on application) OR attendance at a Drones in Agriculture course.
For anyone struggling to upload a flight log in their application we have created the video below for support:
This course is mapped to the following national units of competencies:
Successful completion of assessment tasks will result in achieving a Statement of Attainment and can contribute to a nationally-recognised qualification.
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
24 Oct 2023
Glen Innes
Glen Innes
Contact Name: Sharon Leach
Phone: Call 02 6951 2695
Email enquiries: Sharon.leach@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Online access 10 October 2023
15 Nov 2023
Central West region
West Wyalong
Contact Name: Sharon Leach
Phone: Call 02 6951 2695
Email enquiries: sharon.leach@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Access online modules 1 November 2023
7 Dec 2023
Riverina/Murray
Tumbarumba
Contact Name: Sharon Leach
Phone: Call 02 6951 2695
Email enquiries: sharon.leach@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Access online modules 23 November 2023
12 Dec 2023
Central West region
West Wyalong
Contact Name: Sharon Leach
Phone: Call 02 6951 2695
Email enquiries: sharon.leach@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Access online modules 28 November 2023
13 Dec 2023
Far West region
Toongi
Contact Name: Sharon Leach
Phone: Call 02 6951 2695
Email enquiries: sharon.leach@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Access online modules 29 November 2023
14 Dec 2023
Central West region
Rylestone
Contact Name: Sharon Leach
Phone: Call 02 6951 2695
Email enquiries: sharon.leach@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Access online modules 30 November 2023
Drones in agriculture
This course will teach you how to use drones to collect farm data to help make informed decisions such as refined fertiliser plans, sowing plans or monitoring water systems.
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