This half-day CPD aims to provide participants with an introduction to the ever-growing use of drone technology within the archaeological profession. Drone (or UAV / UAS / RPAS) survey is a fast-developing field and the potential for its use in archaeological research and heritage management is undergoing rapid development. The first two sessions will provide an overview of the legal and practical requirements for undertaking UAV survey in Ireland in addition to an outline of its overall application in archaeological research. The final two sessions will introduce participants to further specialised applications such as lidar and thermal imaging. At the end of the day, participants will be equipped with the fundamentals for undertaking drone survey for archaeological purposes.
Schedule
10am – 10.10am Welcome & Introductions
Susan Curran, The Discovery Programme
10.10am – 10.50am Introduction to EU Drone Operations
Mark Prendergast, Safe Drone Academy
10.50am – 11.30am Drone Mapping on the Edge: Unlocking the Potential of Drones in
the CHERISH Project
Rob Shaw, The Discovery Programme
11.30am – 11.50am Coffee Break
11.50am – 12.30pm Using Drones to Monitor and Record Archaeological Sites in
England
David Knight, Historic England
12.30pm – 1.10pm On the Spectrum: Imaging Archaeology Beyond Visible Light
Liamóg Roche, Archaeological Management Solutions
1.10pm – 1.30pm Discussion
