How can drones be used for good in environmental science? What types of data can scientists collect, and how should they go about collecting it using drones? Why should someone integrate drones into their existing career or pursue this field? This Duke Environment+ course serves as an introduction for anyone interested in learning more about drone use in the environmental sciences. No background knowledge in drones is assumed or necessary. Over the course of four weeks, you will discover the basics of drone use in the environmental sciences, including specific benefits of using drones for scientific research; types of drones and how they are used for different purposes and missions; and best research practices, including legal and ethical concerns. The final week of the course will help you get started on exploring different career paths that involve drones by introducing you to professionals working with this technology in the environmental sciences. By the end of the course, you should be better equipped to consider how to use drones for your own research interests, and you will be better prepared for the more in-depth Environment+ course sequence UAS Applicants and Operations in Environmental Science, should you decide to continue your studies.
SQ
Highly informative and thorough course to support the learning journey. I found the videos and quizzes helpful to keep engaged. Thank you.
AR
Loved this course. I had no idea what to expect and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you!
ER
I think this is one of the best courses that you can take if you really want to learn about this topic and more!
SF
Very inspiring since Course includes real examples from plethora of scientific diverse cases
MK
Well done. The 3 interviews with scientist pilots was an added treat.
ED
I had fun! Very much interested in continuing on this path.
RS
Very interesting. There's a lot of information about drones for environmental science.
SK
My experience with the course has been positive, and I would be interested in exploring additional courses to deepen my knowledge and skills further.
AD
This is one of best course I have opportunity to learn. I'm so grateful.
CR
I truly enjoy every video! I am very grateful to see this side of drones and how they can truly help the environment.
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I truly enjoy every video! I am very grateful to see this side of drones and how they can truly help the environment.
Great orientation to the pluses and minuses of drone use for environmental research. Having an overview of the rules and regulations along with the subtle and obvious ways drones can affect the study subject(s) are absolutely necessary to be a competent and responsible researcher. Lessons were comprehensive and instruction friendly and clear.
Through this course I achieved everything I have planned. It became the start point for some of my future plans. All the materials provided during weeks were cristal clear, which helped me to easy understand as non-native English speaker. The last but not the least, that course had the quality I expected as Duke University course.
I think this is one of the best courses that you can take if you really want to learn about this topic and more!
Great training. Look forward.
Yes, this is a good starting point to improve my Drone Pilot skills. Others courses following the topic on Coursera are appreciated, thanks
This was a good course but I was hoping to get more info on how people are currently using drones for e-data, This course has a heavy focus on ethics and drone anatomy, also some good things like laws and safety. I do feel they focused a bit too much on the ethics though.
I really enjoyed the Environment+ course! It provided a clear and engaging introduction to using drones for environmental applications, including wildlife monitoring, land mapping, and data management. The course balanced technical concepts with practical, real-world examples, making it accessible even for someone just starting out in the field. I especially appreciated the focus on ethics, legal considerations, and best practices, which are essential for responsible drone operations. This course has given me valuable insights for both my professional development and my business goals in land consulting and property mapping. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in drones, environmental science, or GIS, whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills in applied drone technology.
The course demonstrated the usefulness of drones in the environmental field. Drones can be deployed in a variety of environments, quickly relaying information about ongoing site conditions to their operators. They have a minimal impact on the environment and can operate for extended periods while traversing large distances. By utilizing various sensors, drones provide detailed information about a site, capturing essential data with precision. The class also emphasized that piloting the drone is the easy part; the real challenge lies in skillfully processing the data and making it accessible to a broader audience.
I thought this was a wonderful course. I have already gone to school for environmental science and feel that this was a great course. It simplified why drones are important and just how great they can be moving forward. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in this field.
This course is very relevant to my work and my career growth. The materials are well-made and the resources provided are very useful to me right now. I encourage environmental science students who use drones (or are planning to use drones) for their research to take this course.
Мне очень понравился курс!!! Общение с компетентными профессионалами в ходе обучения очень помогает и мотивирует!!! Буду продолжать обучение по беспилотным системам!!!
Highly informative and thorough course to support the learning journey. I found the videos and quizzes helpful to keep engaged. Thank you.
Great information and inspirational interviews with researchers who are utilizing drones for good.
Very inspiring since Course includes real examples from plethora of scientific diverse cases
Loved this course. I had no idea what to expect and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you!
Very interesting. There's a lot of information about drones for environmental science.
This course is an excellent entry to drones for environmental applications
This is one of best course I have opportunity to learn. I'm so grateful.
Well done. The 3 interviews with scientist pilots was an added treat.