The SPH Engineering UgCS Basics (Trainer Lead) training is the recommended starting point for all new UgCS users and Integrated Systems operators. Combining pre-recorded video lessons with a live trainer-led session, it covers the essential UgCS skills required for mission planning, DJI drone connection, photogrammetry, and data management — providing the foundational knowledge required before advancing to specialized payload and survey training courses.Training is delivered via a combination of self-paced pre-recorded video lessons and a live Zoom session with a trainer, or in-person at the SPH Engineering office. Duration: up to 4 hours. Price is per group of up to 4 students.Prerequisites Trainees must have practical experience manually flying a drone, including manual takeoff and landing The drone type used for training must match the drone intended for use with the Integrated Systems solution At the start of the session, the trainer will ask participants to describe their flight experience Training Outline Installation & Components — Installing UgCS and understanding the software components and interface Simple Mission Planning — Creating and configuring basic drone missions in UgCS DJI Drone Connection — Connecting to a DJI drone using an Android device and the UgCS for DJI application Flight Simulation — Simulating a mission using a DJI drone in flight simulation mode for safe pre-flight validation Telemetry Review — Viewing and interpreting saved flight telemetry data Photogrammetry Mission Planning — Planning photogrammetry missions for aerial mapping and survey UgCS Mapper — Using UgCS Mapper to generate orthophoto maps and Digital Surface Models (DSM), and importing map and DSM data back into UgCS Import/Export — Importing and exporting KML files, maps, missions, routes, and telemetry data Offline Operations — Working with UgCS without an internet connection Vehicle Profiles — Configuring and managing vehicle profiles in UgCS Route Operations — Working with routes: duplicating, converting routes to waypoints, and other route management operations Practical Exercise (in-person) — Execute a photogrammetry mission and produce an orthophoto map and elevation data for a training area in Balozi airspace, then import the map and elevation data back into UgCS Delivery Details Format: Pre-recorded video lessons (self-paced) + live trainer-led Zoom session, or in-person at SPH Engineering office Duration: Up to 4 hours Group Size: Up to 4 students per booking Price: Per group (up to 4 students)