Drone Mapping & GIS
Dates
Feb. 9, 2026 → Feb. 12, 2026
Program Leader
Bill Levien
Grades
9
10
11
12
Description
Drones are taking over! Learn how to fly the latest drones, including programming them for autonomous flight and data capture techniques such as photogrammetry to generate high-resolution 3D imagery that can be used as virtual environments for gaming and interactive storytelling.
Highlights
We will:
Learn regulations and best practices for flying drones
Created detailed flight plans, and autonomous missions
Fly at least 3 unique locations to capture data and imagery
Process imagery, videos and data to create highly detailed maps
Use the maps to tell a story about each location that we visited
Learn about Part 107 Commercial Licensing'
Learn regulations and best practices for flying drones
Created detailed flight plans, and autonomous missions
Fly at least 3 unique locations to capture data and imagery
Process imagery, videos and data to create highly detailed maps
Use the maps to tell a story about each location that we visited
Learn about Part 107 Commercial Licensing'
Transportation
Seabury will provide transportation if needed. Students are allowed to be dropped off by 7:30am and picked up at 4:00pm at the location.
Location
The Nature Conservancy, Haleakal Ranch Overnight
Meals
Lunch and snacks included
Logistics
Adviors will provide a list of items to bring during the Group meetings
Quick Facts
- Capacity 6
- Price $275.00