The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Caraga led an in-house basic drone operation training on September 26.
The training intended to equip field technical personnel of the basic knowledge and skills in conducting and operating the “Dynamic Remotely Operated Navigation Equipment” or DRONE.
The drone is an effective tool to safely and efficiently acquire data in the field and to improve timelines and the quality of output for the various geoscientific assessments, mining investigations and environmental monitoring activities of the MGB.
The training included a lecture series and field demonstration on basic drone flight planning and operation.
The lectures focused on the introduction on the use and applications of drone technology, the safety guidelines for drone operation, the basic air law of the Philippines, and the acquisition of license in piloting unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) per regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.
The field demonstration, on the other hand, used the DJI simulation in determining flight path for aerial surveys.
Senior Geologist Beda Louie O. Cagampang also led an echo operation and training for selected geologists, mining engineers, and geodetic engineers.
This activity is in line with the MGB’s objective to adopt and apply new technologies to enhance field assessment and regulatory enforcement functions to deliver the best possible service to the public.
Source:
Philippine Information Agency
