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About the Course

How can drones be used for good in environmental science? What types of data can scientists collect, and how should they go about collecting it using drones? Why should someone integrate drones into their existing career or pursue this field? This Duke Environment+ course serves as an introduction for anyone interested in learning more about drone use in the environmental sciences. No background knowledge in drones is assumed or necessary. Over the course of four weeks, you will discover the basics of drone use in the environmental sciences, including specific benefits of using drones for scientific research; types of drones and how they are used for different purposes and missions; and best research practices, including legal and ethical concerns. The final week of the course will help you get started on exploring different career paths that involve drones by introducing you to professionals working with this technology in the environmental sciences. By the end of the course, you should be better equipped to consider how to use drones for your own research interests, and you will be better prepared for the more in-depth Environment+ course sequence UAS Applicants and Operations in Environmental Science, should you decide to continue your studies....

Top reviews

CR

Sep 18, 2023

I truly enjoy every video! I am very grateful to see this side of drones and how they can truly help the environment.

ER

Jul 27, 2023

I think this is one of the best courses that you can take if you really want to learn about this topic and more!

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By Carlos R

Sep 18, 2023

I truly enjoy every video! I am very grateful to see this side of drones and how they can truly help the environment.

By Jo-Ann J

Aug 7, 2025

Great orientation to the pluses and minuses of drone use for environmental research. Having an overview of the rules and regulations along with the subtle and obvious ways drones can affect the study subject(s) are absolutely necessary to be a competent and responsible researcher. Lessons were comprehensive and instruction friendly and clear.

By Daniela M

Jul 25, 2023

Through this course I achieved everything I have planned. It became the start point for some of my future plans. All the materials provided during weeks were cristal clear, which helped me to easy understand as non-native English speaker. The last but not the least, that course had the quality I expected as Duke University course.

By Erick S A R

Jul 27, 2023

I think this is one of the best courses that you can take if you really want to learn about this topic and more!

By ENOCH C J

Aug 2, 2023

Great training. Look forward.

By Vincenzo C

Jun 30, 2024

Yes, this is a good starting point to improve my Drone Pilot skills. Others courses following the topic on Coursera are appreciated, thanks

By Robert S

Nov 25, 2024

This was a good course but I was hoping to get more info on how people are currently using drones for e-data, This course has a heavy focus on ethics and drone anatomy, also some good things like laws and safety. I do feel they focused a bit too much on the ethics though.

By Anthony R

Jan 21, 2025

The course demonstrated the usefulness of drones in the environmental field. Drones can be deployed in a variety of environments, quickly relaying information about ongoing site conditions to their operators. They have a minimal impact on the environment and can operate for extended periods while traversing large distances. By utilizing various sensors, drones provide detailed information about a site, capturing essential data with precision. The class also emphasized that piloting the drone is the easy part; the real challenge lies in skillfully processing the data and making it accessible to a broader audience.

By Jabez F

Aug 3, 2025

This course is very relevant to my work and my career growth. The materials are well-made and the resources provided are very useful to me right now. I encourage environmental science students who use drones (or are planning to use drones) for their research to take this course.

By Бек А С

Nov 3, 2024

Мне очень понравился курс!!! Общение с компетентными профессионалами в ходе обучения очень помогает и мотивирует!!! Буду продолжать обучение по беспилотным системам!!!

By Silvije F

Aug 7, 2025

Very inspiring since Course includes real examples from plethora of scientific diverse cases

By Asta R

Aug 29, 2024

Loved this course. I had no idea what to expect and enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you!

By Edi D

Feb 4, 2025

I had fun! Very much interested in continuing on this path.

By Σταύρος Α

Dec 29, 2023

Amazing Journey!! Thank you for everything!!!

By Kamran H

Dec 1, 2023

VERY INFORMATIVE CURSE

By Anand R

Jan 6, 2025

Excellent course!

By Mukesh M

Jun 20, 2025

awesome...!!!

By Abdul W

Jun 17, 2025

good course

By Shailesh G

Dec 6, 2024

EXCELLENT

By Selva k

Aug 1, 2024

My experience with the course has been positive, and I would be interested in exploring additional courses to deepen my knowledge and skills further.

By Asanbe T D

Aug 4, 2025

This is one of best course I have opportunity to learn. I'm so grateful.