The drone is the hook: why we do what we do

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With their fascinating design, versatility, programmability, and fun-factor, it isn’t hard to see why drones are increasing in popularity as teaching tools around the nation. Why every school should teach with drones Drones are great in not only teaching students obvious piloting skills but also in teaching essential 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, […]

8 expert tips for flying drones in remote locations

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When flying sub-2kg drones in remote locations outdoors, thorough planning is essential for a successful and safe mission. Make backup plans before you find yourself in a situation where you won’t have access to the internet. These plans should include flight schedules, data storage, additional technology, and even connecting with locals. Wavell State High School […]

From Classroom Drones to STEM Futures – Career Opportunities for 21st Century Skills

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With developing technologies and new STEM careers and pathways opening up, the need to get young people excited about math and sciences is becoming more important than ever before. As our society progresses, the necessary skills to maintain and innovate for the future of our lifestyles are more difficult to acquire, and therefore in high […]

The Future of Geospatial Science: Facing Industry Challenges

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With the complex challenges arising from a rapidly growing population and disruptive technologies, geospatial skills are becoming more widely sought after in original and less traditional markets, yet the workforce is struggling to keep up with this demand. The geospatial skills shortage in Australia and on a global scale has been an increasing issue over […]

Drone Mapping in Schools

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Getting started with drone mapping in your school Whilst many teachers are using microdrones in their classrooms, some teachers are wanting to take drones to a whole new level. Introducing sub 2kg drones to classes is where many teachers in senior secondary school are going as data analysis and geospatial data interpretation is becoming more […]

She Maps Roadshow – drones and GIS in your STEM program

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Drones in Australian STEM careers Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are becoming increasingly popular in various industries in Australia, such as mining, construction, delivery and search and rescue. They are being used for tasks such as crop mapping, aerial surveying, and wildlife monitoring, inspection and survey of mines, land and buildings survey, and goods […]

How to become a Data Scientist – Dr Caitlin’s Journey

Dr Caitlin Adams

Meet Dr Caitlin Adams Dr Caitlin Adams works as a Senior Data Scientist at FrontierSI, applying machine learning to remote sensing data to improve the development of spatial data in Australia and internationally. Caitlin is a deeply creative thinker with a passion for solving the complex problems humanity faces. She is a passionate, hard-working, and […]

Melbourne University Geomatics Society (MUGS)

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The Melbourne University Geomatics Society (MUGS) is a club for a variety of different students — from Engineers to Urban Planners to Earth Scientists to Surveyors. Geomatics is a spatial science that encompasses a broad range of disciplines that focus on measurements and mapping. As such, it is ideal for someone who enjoys a good […]

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