Matrice 350 RTK Drone Surveying Workshop at King Saud University
Wed, May 15 | Riyadh
About the Workshop
On May 15, 2024, NineTenths delivered a hands-on technical workshop, “Introduction to the Matrice 350 RTK Drone for Site Surveying,” at King Saud University (KSU), hosted by the Department of Geography in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The session introduced students, researchers, and faculty to how RTK-enabled drone surveying is changing the way site data is collected, processed, and used in geospatial and engineering work across Saudi Arabia.
Attendees who completed the session received official certificates of attendance, recognizing their participation in the drone surveying training.
What Was Covered
NineTenths’ specialists walked attendees through the practical fundamentals of using the DJI Matrice 350 RTK for professional site surveying, including:
- How RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) positioning delivers survey-grade GPS accuracy for aerial data collection
- Core hardware setup: the Matrice 350 RTK airframe, controller, and surveying-grade payloads
- How drone-based surveying supports site mapping, topographic data collection, and progress monitoring
- Real-world use cases for RTK drone surveying in construction, infrastructure, and land mapping projects in Saudi Arabia
- Live Q&A, where NineTenths’ team addressed technical questions from students and faculty about drone surveying workflows and equipment capabilities
Time & Location
Date & Time: May 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: King Saud University – College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Riyadh
Host: Department of Geography
Delivered By: NineTenths drone training team
Audience: University students, researchers, and faculty
University Recognition
Following the session, the Department of Geography at King Saud University formally recognized NineTenths’ contribution. In an official letter of appreciation, the Head of the Geography Department thanked NineTenths for delivering a distinguished scientific workshop that received strong engagement from students and researchers, noting that attendees received clear, accurate answers to their technical questions and were encouraged to pursue further study in drone applications. The department expressed interest in continuing collaboration with NineTenths across future academic and research initiatives.
Read the original announcement on [LinkedIn].
NineTenths has also delivered drone surveying training at Princess Nourah University, empowering women with hands-on UAV mapping skills.
Supporting the Kingdom’s Vision
This workshop reflects NineTenths’ ongoing commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals by investing in the next generation of geospatial and drone technology talent. By partnering with academic institutions like King Saud University, NineTenths continues to build the technical knowledge base needed to grow the Kingdom’s drone services sector.
Frequently Asked Questions About the M350 RTK Workshop at KSU
The workshop was hosted by the Department of Geography at King Saud University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, in partnership with NineTenths.
The workshop covered RTK positioning fundamentals, Matrice 350 hardware setup, drone surveying workflows, and practical use cases in construction and infrastructure mapping.
Yes. The Department of Geography sent an official letter of appreciation thanking NineTenths for delivering a distinguished scientific workshop and expressed interest in continued collaboration on future academic and research initiatives.
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