This webinar will explore the use of Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems – RPAS or UAV’s for the surveyors, engineers and other service industries that require geospatial data.
Imagine gathering all the data you need to create a topographic or volumetric survey covering 60 Ha in 35 minutes – and create a point cloud that provides 800 elevation points per square meter! Now imagine this data is as accurate as RTK. Welcome to the world of UAV’s.
There is a technical revolution in the Geomatics industry as an exciting new tool has been developed that allow surveyors, engineers and others to survey land in a manner that typically was restricted to those companies with deep pockets. The advent of RPAS’ or UAV’s to conduct aerial survey and the associated software to allow the production of ortho rectified imagery, digital elevation models and point clouds in a matter of hours has given these users another cost-effective method to interpret and measure land.
To establish a common baseline from which to discuss, there will be a brief overview of:
- Overview – what’s an RPAS?
- Potential deliverables from an RPAS
- What equipment is out there?
- General process workflow
- What precisions and accuracies obtainable?
- Review of several case studies
- How much does it all cost?
- Are there rules and regulations governing this?
- How do I get started?
Practical applications will be discussed and there will be a Q & A period at the end of the webinar.
Event Information
Location: Webinar
Date: June 9, 2023
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM MT
Tickets: ASSMT members $20, non-members $40
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2023
About the Speaker
Thomas Hoppe, B.Tech. OLS
Owner/Manager, 43 Degrees North Enterprises Ltd.
I have been employed in the Geomatics industry since 1986 with international and unique positioning technology experience. I began my surveying career in Ontario Canada, and have lived and worked in several locations throughout North America holding multiple roles from Professional Surveyor, Geomatics Business Development, Manager Aerial Survey Operation, RPAS Pilot – Operations Manager, GNSS/UAV Equipment Sales and GNSS/UAV Technical Support, UAV Ground School / Flight Instructor, Transport Canada Authorized Flight Reviewer (RPAS), Technical Trainer and National GNSS Training Manager.
My home base is in Lake Country BC (Kelowna) where I currently provide RPAS aerial surveys, contract RPAS pilot services, RPAS data processing and aerial survey support services throughout Canada. I hold a Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate with Advanced and Flight Reviewer ratings. I also hold a Transport Canada commercial pilot license and am on schedule to earn my flight instructor rating in late May.
I have an entrepreneurial spirit, a love of aviation, surveying and being in the great outdoors. With 30+ years of experience in the technical and management side of geomatics, I can bring a great wealth of enthusiasm and focus to any operation. I’ve traveled internationally and across Canada – from remote to the densest urban environment and greatly enjoy meeting and collaborating with people and teams on joint missions, always eager to contribute and open to learning. My vision for professional services is to integrate new technologies and procedures in aviation and surveying to supply clients with timely and cost-effective solutions.
Relevant Experience:
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (Ontario) Ret.
- Owner/Operator 43 Degrees North – Aviation and Aerial Survey Venture
- RPAS Commercial Operations and Pilot – 10+ years
- Transport Canada RPAS Pilot Certificate – with Advanced & Flight Reviewer ratings
- Contract Pilot, Ground School and Flight Instructor (multiple organizations)
- Licensed Commercial Pilot
- Ratings: Night VFR; Seaplane; VFR OTT
- Flight Instructor in training – aeroplane (Air-Hart, Kelowna BC)
- Industry Canada accredited examiner for Radio Operators Certificate – Aviation
Call for Presentations
We would like to thank Thomas Hoppe for taking the opportunity to present on this topic and invite members to submit topics for future presentations. Click below to express your interest or email us at info@assmt.ca to inquire.