Drones
Turn drone images into detailed 3D models and survey-ready maps. In this hands-on Agisoft Metashape course, you’ll learn to transform aerial data into precise point clouds, elevation models, and terrain surfaces. With real-world projects and expert guidance, you’ll build the skills to deliver CAD-ready outputs for mapping, surveying, and engineering.
Photogrammetry has revolutionized how spatial data is captured and used. By extracting precise measurements from overlapping aerial images, it enables the creation of accurate 3D models, orthomosaics, and digital elevation maps. These tools are essential across many industries, including surveying, construction, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.
Agisoft Metashape is a leading photogrammetry software trusted by professionals worldwide. It offers a complete workflow—from photo alignment and point cloud generation to 3D mesh creation, texture mapping, and orthophoto production. Whether you’re working with drone imagery or other aerial data, Metashape delivers high-quality outputs suited for technical and analytical tasks.
What makes Metashape stand out is its powerful processing engine and user-friendly interface. It serves both beginners and advanced GIS users, making it ideal for everything from small surveys to large-scale modeling projects. Moreover, it integrates smoothly with major GIS platforms, allowing for the creation of spatially accurate deliverables.
With Metashape, you can produce DEMs, orthomosaics, textured 3D models, and precise spatial measurements. These outputs are crucial for land development, heritage documentation, environmental analysis, and emergency response planning.
If you’re looking to build or enhance your photogrammetry skills, our Agisoft Metashape course offers practical training rooted in real-world use cases. Whether you’re new to aerial data or aiming to sharpen your expertise, this course will help you manage photogrammetric projects confidently.
New to aerial data or remote sensing?
To strengthen your foundation even further, consider exploring our Remote Sensing Course and PIX4Dmapper Course, which offer excellent complementary pathways to expand your geospatial skill set.
In this hands-on two-day course, you’ll follow a complete photogrammetric workflow using Agisoft Metashape. Step by step, you’ll learn to turn raw aerial images into professional-grade outputs.
You’ll begin by mastering drone flight planning and image capture. This ensures you collect consistent, high-quality imagery every time. Then, you’ll move into processing—importing data into Metashape, aligning photo sets, and generating point clouds and 3D models.
Next, you’ll learn how to create accurate Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and orthomosaics. These are essential tools in modern mapping and surveying. You’ll also practice extracting measurements like area, distance, and volume.
Finally, you’ll explore how to assess and validate your outputs. This prepares you to apply your results to real-world scenarios such as construction planning, infrastructure design, and environmental monitoring.
By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in using Metashape and understand the geospatial principles behind your results.
At Geo-ICT, we go beyond teaching software. We prepare you for real-world success. This course focuses on practical skills and real workflows, led by experts in drone surveying, photogrammetry, and geospatial analysis.
From day one, you’ll work with actual drone data and complete project-based tasks. Unlike theory-heavy courses, our training equips you with deliverables that meet industry standards in mapping, construction, and environmental analysis.
Completing this course opens doors to new career opportunities. The skills you develop are in demand across surveying, urban planning, archaeology, and more. Whether you want to grow in your current role or explore new paths, this course positions you to succeed.
The first day starts with an introduction to the fundamentals of surveying and photogrammetric principles. In the morning, you’ll cover best practices for drone flight planning, camera settings, and image acquisition—giving you the tools to capture high-quality datasets.
In the afternoon, you’ll work with Pix4D to explore initial image processing techniques, including image alignment and the creation of basic orthomosaics and elevation models. These foundational skills prepare you for more advanced processing using Metashape on day two.
On the second day, the focus shifts fully to Agisoft Metashape. You’ll dive into generating dense point clouds, creating textured 3D models, and building high-resolution DEMs. Sessions will also cover key techniques for scaling, georeferencing, and optimizing outputs for maximum accuracy.
In the afternoon, you’ll apply your skills to real-world projects—extracting measurements, calculating volumes, and analyzing topographic features. By the end of the day, you’ll have completed a full photogrammetric project workflow, ready to showcase in your portfolio.
Do you have questions about the course content? Not sure if the course aligns with your learning objectives? Or would you prefer a private session or in-company training? We’re happy to assist—feel free to get in touch.
We aim to make our courses accessible to as many people as possible. If the course fee is a concern, instead of registering directly, you can indicate on the registration form that you’d like to receive a quote tailored to your needs. In many cases, we can offer flexible solutions. For instance, we can adjust the course content for large groups, shorten the course based on existing knowledge, or offer daily rates to suit your requirements.
Yes, you can reach out to the instructor with questions for up to 2 weeks after the course. Since the instructor is likely teaching other courses, we recommend emailing your questions to info@geo-ict.com. We’ll forward your inquiry to the instructor, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours. After the 2-week period, we recommend using our Personalized Online Support for continued assistance.
Yes, we offer on-site training regularly throughout the Netherlands. Our instructor will bring laptops for the participants, and all you need to do is arrange a suitable room at your location.
Please send your requirements to info@geo-ict.com, and we will provide a customized quote, which will include travel and accommodation costs. Once the quote is confirmed, our course coordinator will reach out to schedule the training days.
After each course, participants receive a link to our evaluation portal where you can share your feedback on what you liked and didn’t like. We strive to provide a great experience for all our participants, but if you have a complaint, please click on ‘Complaints Procedure’ in the portal. This document will guide you through the steps to take. Geo-ICT Training Center, Netherlands, is a member of the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO), ensuring a fair and transparent process.
Courses are typically scheduled according to the Dutch time zone, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For participants in different time zones, we adjust the course times in consultation with you.
