15th ISPRS Student Consortium and WG VI/5 Summer School

Scope: International
Date: October 22-26, 2016
Venue: Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Diyatalawa, Sri Lanka
Participants: Rhea Joy B. Celzo, Sarra L. Maravilla

The Finance Officer and Deputy Finance Officer of BU UNESCO CLUB

participated in the 15th International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote
Sensing Student Consortium and WG VI/5 Summer School with the theme
Geoinformatics for disaster risk reduction: Application of Drones. They were
joined by 3 more participants from the Philippines and other students from all
over Asia. The program focused on the adoption of modern technologies such
as the use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles that can significantly enhance
risk and damage assessments, and revolutionize the way we prepare for and
respond to disasters. The participants were able to fly a drone on their own and
process the data gathered as well as experience the Sri Lankan Culture.