Self-study — UgCS Basics
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UgCS Basics is SPH Engineering's self-study course for new users of UgCS mission-planning software. It covers the core features for planning and flying drone missions. HobiTech coordinates enrolment for customers in India.
How it works
- After successful payment, the course is unlocked for your account in the Academy of SPH Engineering platform.
- Once enrolled, you can finish at your own pace.
- After successfully passing the exam, you receive a certificate from SPH Engineering that can be shared on LinkedIn.
What does the UgCS Basics course cover?
The course introduces the core features and functions of UgCS and guides you through mission planning and execution. According to the course page on the SPH Engineering Academy, you learn:
- The UgCS interface and what each part of it does.
- Mission planning, including photogrammetry and area scan routes for data capture.
- How to use digital elevation models (DEM) and map overlays in your plans.
- How to work offline, so you can plan and fly without internet access.
- How to connect your drone to different apps.
SPH Engineering's Academy lists the course duration as 3 hours. It is delivered as a self-study course on the Academy platform, so you do not need to book a session with a trainer.
Who is this course for and what do you need?
The course is designed for beginners who want to operate UgCS efficiently. SPH Engineering recommends that you already have some experience flying a drone manually, including manual take-off and landing. You should also have UgCS and UgCS Mapper installed on your PC before you start.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Course provider | SPH Engineering Academy |
| Format | Self-study, online, at your own pace |
| Duration (per SPH) | 3 hours |
| Seats per purchase | 1 student |
| Prior experience | Manual drone flight, including take-off and landing |
| Software needed | UgCS and UgCS Mapper installed on a PC |
| Certificate | Issued by SPH Engineering after passing the exam |
If you do not have a licence yet, see UgCS PRO for photogrammetry and mapping, or UgCS EXPERT if you also fly LiDAR or geophysical sensors. UgCS Mapper is the processing tool used alongside it. Read more on our UgCS page and on SPH Engineering's UgCS Basics course page.
Which course should you take next?
UgCS Basics is the starting point of SPH Engineering's UgCS training path. After it, you can move on to:
- Self-study: UgCS Area Scan & TTF for flying the SkyHub and True Terrain Following kit on DJI M300/M350 drones.
- Trainer-led: UgCS Basics if you would prefer a live session with an SPH trainer for a group of up to 4 students.
- Trainer-led: UgCS Area Scan & TTF Missions once you have the basics.
See all UgCS courses on our UgCS training page, or browse every SPH course on the training and certification page.
Why buy UgCS Basics from HobiTech?
HobiTech is an authorised SPH Engineering partner based in Bengaluru. We coordinate enrolment for customers in India, and every order comes with a GST invoice. The course itself is delivered by SPH Engineering on its Academy platform. Questions before you enrol? Contact HobiTech.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the UgCS Basics self-study course?
SPH Engineering's Academy lists the course at 3 hours. Because it is self-study, you can spread it over as many sittings as you like.
Do I need a UgCS licence before I start?
SPH Engineering asks that UgCS and UgCS Mapper are installed on your PC before the course. If you need a licence, HobiTech can supply UgCS PRO or UgCS EXPERT.
Do I need drone flying experience?
Yes. SPH Engineering recommends at least basic experience flying a drone manually, including manual take-off and landing.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. After you pass the exam, SPH Engineering issues a certificate that you can share on LinkedIn.
What is the difference between the self-study and trainer-led versions?
The self-study course is for 1 student and is completed online at your own pace. The trainer-led course adds a live session with an SPH trainer over Zoom, or at SPH Engineering's office, for a group of up to 4 students.
How do I enrol in UgCS Basics in India?
Use Request a quote on this page, or call HobiTech on +91 70225 26509. We confirm the price and enrolment details, and every order comes with a GST invoice.