Drone & UAV Operations
Aerial Data Capture & Inspection skills assessment
Drone operators capture data that would otherwise be dangerous or costly to collect. This scorecard covers payloads, capture technique, inspection, processing and reporting.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Aerial Data Capture & Inspection skills you can score
These are the default Aerial Data Capture & Inspection skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every pilot, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Payload and Sensor Knowledge
Selects and configures cameras, thermal and LiDAR sensors.
Capture Planning, Overlap and Ground Control
Plans capture for usable, accurate data.
Infrastructure and Asset Inspection Technique
Inspects towers, roofs, pipelines and structures safely.
Thermal Imaging and Interpretation
Captures thermal imagery and interprets it to find faults, heat loss or other issues.
Photogrammetry and Data Processing
Processes imagery into maps, models and point clouds using photogrammetry software.
Deliverable Quality and Accuracy Checks
Checks deliverables for accuracy, resolution and completeness before release.
Working at Client Sites and Around People
Follows site rules and protects people.
Data Storage, Backup and Security
Stores, backs up and secures captured data and follows client confidentiality rules.
Report Writing and Client Presentation
Writes clear reports and presents findings in a form clients can use.
Efficiency and Coverage Planning
Plans flight paths that cover the site efficiently and within battery limits.
Levels included with Aerial Data Capture & Inspection
Aerial Data Capture & Inspection starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Licence Level” for drone & uav operations, so pilots can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Pilot
- Senior Pilot
- Inspection Lead
- Data Manager
How Aerial Data Capture & Inspection works in SkillScorer
Score
Each pilot in a team is scored on the Aerial Data Capture & Inspection skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank pilots, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Aerial Data Capture & Inspection skills need attention. Reports also follow each chief pilot's team.
Aerial Data Capture & Inspection scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Aerial Data Capture & Inspection scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Aerial Data Capture & Inspection scorecard covers 10 skills: Payload and Sensor Knowledge, Capture Planning, Overlap and Ground Control, Infrastructure and Asset Inspection Technique, Thermal Imaging and Interpretation, Photogrammetry and Data Processing, Deliverable Quality and Accuracy Checks, Working at Client Sites and Around People, Data Storage, Backup and Security, Report Writing and Client Presentation and Efficiency and Coverage Planning. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are pilots scored in Aerial Data Capture & Inspection?
Every pilot is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Aerial Data Capture & Inspection?
Aerial Data Capture & Inspection starts with these levels (called “Licence Level” in the app): Trainee, Pilot, Senior Pilot, Inspection Lead and Data Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Aerial Data Capture & Inspection skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In drone & uav operations the app talks about pilots, teams and chief pilots, and you can change any of those words too.
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