Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or Drones) in Research and Industry (2025)
The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design at Aalborg University
Description: This comprehensive three-day course immerses PhD students in the rapidly evolving domain of drone technology. This course highlights the current applications of drones in various industries and research areas, offering a blend of lectures, critical analysis of contemporary studies, hands-on experiences with UAV technology, and engaging discussions that aim to integrate drone technology into the students' existing research projects.
In this modern era, the drone industry has blossomed, finding pivotal roles in sectors such as agriculture, surveillance, logistics, and environmental monitoring, among others. This course is designed to foster a deep understanding of the latest advancements and potentials of UAV technology, empowering participants to innovate and integrate drones into their research initiatives. Central to the course is the belief that drones, when harnessed effectively, can significantly augment human capabilities, offering innovative solutions and opportunities in various professional fields.
During this course, participants will delve deep into the multifaceted world of UAVs, acquiring insights into the fundamental technical terminologies and methodologies associated with drone technology. The curriculum is further enriched by the insights and expertise of a panel of distinguished guest lecturers, categorized into two groups: academic researchers and industry experts.
Learning objectives: The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key characteristics of workloads and data models that favor specialized data management systems. Students will gain hands-on experience with four different use-cases demanding different types of data management systems. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge to effectively leverage specialized data management systems (e.g. time series systems) in their own research activities.
Organizer: Timothy Merritt
Lecturers: External lecturers to be determined
ECTS: 2
Time: 26, 27, 28 May 2025
Place: Aalborg University
Zip code: 9220
City: Aalborg
Maximal number of participants: 20
Deadline: 5 May 2025