
Drones in Primary Industries
Teaching resources
NSW DPI resources- Drones and UAV's in Primary Industries- Stage 4/5
'Drones and UAV's in Primary Industries' PPT and Support document allow students to
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Explore how drones and UAV’s are used in agriculture,
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Discover the science behind how a drone works and the types of drones, and
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Carry out a ‘drone mission’ to understand how drones are programmed to operate in the field.
Mapped to the NSW Agriculutral Technology Years 7-10 Syllabus, it could easily be adapted to STEM learning or the Stage 4 Technology Mandatory syllabus.
Other teaching resources
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'Know your drone, CASA classroom resources', Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Australin Government - https://www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone/classroom-resources
Teacher Professional Development
Drones in Agriculture
The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:
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Safe and efficient operation of drones in an agricultural context
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Australian laws related to the use of Remote Pilot Aircraft's (RPA) for private use
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Collecting and processing data for use in creating a crop planting map or precision fertiliser program.
Accredited course:
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
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AHCMOM311 - Operate precision control technology
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AVIW0028 - Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
Delivered by Ben Watts
