Drone application in landscape architecture studio subjects

Abstract

Topography study is one of the attributes in the site inventory and analysis for landscape architecture studio course. The study requires students to make their judgement on the topography of the site according to SWOT analysis. This traditional way of analysis is based on perception of students which may inappropriate and requires a lot of time. This innovation in teaching presents the alternative of performing inventory analysis of topography study using drone and Agisoft. UAV or drone is a method of using technologies in teaching which advancing the site inventory and analysis of a landscape architecture project to the next level. Replacing the photography technique to more systematic and coordinate create the information more accurate and other unnecessary issues can be avoided. This method is safer, cheaper, and faster than conventional method. With this, students shall focus on designing process more. This method can further develop to a teaching module using drone which can be used for training students, lecturers, practitioners. The training can be charge with suitable fee.