This session will introduce the implementation of UAS a tool for the Surveying and Mapping professional including and review of the science of photogrammetry. We will also review the FAA regulations covering the commercial use of UAS, including the regulations for obtaining an operators certificate (license) to work as a pilot in charge of drone operations.  In this session we will explore the various technologies that make the use of UAS both practical and potentially profitable.  We will discuss the business opportunities for using UAS as a tool for surveying and mapping.  We will also look into the pitfalls and expose the wide-ranging costs of owning and operating UAS for field survey activities.  
Successful use of this exciting new technology also demands the integration of new disciplines, procedures and processes not common in most land survey operations. This session will introduce the concepts of photogrammetry, handing of massive amounts of digital data, logistics and planning associated with UAS operations.