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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Processing of UAV remote sensing data with open-source software, 2026-2027

Open university
Date:
1.8.2026 - 30.7.2027
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Law and society
Teaching format:
Online teaching, Independent learning
Price:
60 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Course contents:

  • General introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Systems.
  • General introduction to drone mapping.
  • General information of collecting field data with drones.
  • General instructions on processing drone images.
  • How to process drone images with OpenDroneMap.
  • Introduction to drone regulations in Finland and European Union.

After completing the course, the student:

  • Has a good knowledge about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's).
  • Has good knowledge about drone mapping and processing methods.
  • Can install and test an open-source drone image processing software.
  • Can collect and process drone data.
  • Has a good and clear understanding about drone laws and operational regulations in Finland and the EU.

Modes of study: Self-learning in DigiCampus platform. The self-assessment multi-choice questions are automated while the final assignment is assessed by a teacher.

Teaching methods: Online materials, computer lab work, final assignment.

The course is available online between Aug 1st, 2026 and July 30th, 2027. Completed course is assessed and study attainment published every other month. Open university students' study right will be valid until July 30th. Please note that if you complete the course in July, you will get the grade in September.

More information, the description and timelines of the course can be found from Peppi study guide. In their studies, open university students must adhere to the same schedules and study modes as degree students.

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Study units cost 20 € / ECTS credit. This price holds for the academic year 2026-2027.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi).

Right to study will cover the lessons and exams.

Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not included in the study fee. 

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the student affairs secretary (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the student affairs secretary before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

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The registration is binding. Please read the Open University payment and cancellation terms before registering.

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the student affairs secretary (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

Registration online:

  1. Go to the registration service using the button on this page. You will see information about the course, which you can review before registering. Add the course to your study cart. You can also add other courses to the cart before proceeding. 
  2. Log in via the Suomi.fi service (without Finnish identification methods, choose 'skip identification'), fill in your personal details on the registration form, and confirm your registration. Pay for the studies at the time of registration.
  3. Processing the registration usually takes 2–5 business days, and at most 10 business days. After processing, you will receive an email with a link to the instructions for starting your studies. The message will include a link to our beginning instructions page where you can find all instructions on how to get started. Please read the beginning instructions carefully.

UEF username 

  • If you are studying at the University of Eastern Finland for the first time, you will receive separate instructions on how to activate your UEF username. 
  • If you already have a UEF username, change your password. 

Your username will receive the necessary access rights once your study right begins. 

Didn’t receive the message? Check your email’s spam folder. If the message is not there, contact the Open University: [email protected].

 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the student affairs secretary before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

Registration starts:
2026-08-06 09:00
Registration ends:
2027-06-14 23:59
Registration

More information about education

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Thure, Marika

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358503414170

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Reiman, Krista

Student Affairs Secretary

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504718694