The rise of drones in both commercial and hobby use has increased exponentially over the last few years providing GI professionals and non-professionals with a bewildering range of solutions to choose from, both in terms of hardware and software and importantly, ethically and legally. The presentations at the event will showcase case studies of real world drone use in commercial and academic sectors highlighting the opportunities, issues and future directions that the use of drones in the GI sector may raise. The seminar will be followed by informal drinks ('geobeers') to encourage further networking and discussion.
This event is being hosted by AGI Scotland and supported by Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh.
Free for AGI members, only £12 for non-members (supports the work of the AGI).
Programme
1530: Registration & 'Meet the drones' – a chance to see a selection of UAVs up close and personal
1600: Clearing the Air - UAVS: a legal and compliance perspective - Craig Jump, Sky View Video
1620: The world ain't round, it's a 3D geoid: how drones are revolutionising earth observation - Paul Georgie, GeoGeo
1640: Near-ground Earth observations: new platforms and approaches for quantitative remote sensing - Alasdair Mac Arthur, University of Edinburgh, Geosciences
1700: Working with Drones - Experiences, Developments and Opportunities - Paddy Davies, Horizon AP
1720: Current and emerging trends in UAV platforms and sensors for Geomatics applications - Pauline Miller, James Hutton Institute
1740: Meet the drones and flyers, chance to look at 3D printers setup at ECA 'Maker Lab'
1800: Geobeers
Code of Conduct:
The AGI seeks to promote diversity and inclusivity in the UK’s geospatial industry. It is committed to providing a member experience free from discrimination of sex, gender reassignment, disability, age, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. Harassment or offensive behaviour of any nature will not be tolerated by the AGI.
Inappropriate conduct at an AGI Event could result in exclusion from the event, without refund, at the discretion of the organising committee.
Inappropriate conduct while participating in activities related to membership of the AGI could result in the withdrawal of membership, without refund at the discretion of the AGI Executive Group.
If you have any concerns, queries or suggestions regarding the code of conduct please do not hesitate to contact a member of the AGI Council. Alternatively please email us at: info@agi.org.uk.
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The mission of the AGI is to maximise the use of Geographic Information (GI) for the benefit of the citizen, good governance, and commerce.
The AGI exists to represent the interests of the UK's GI industry. As the Association for Geographic Information, we lead, connect and develop a community of members who use, or benefit from geographical information.
The AGI membership comprises individuals and organisations from a wide range of industries, across many sectors, who share a common interest in geographic information. The AGI is an independently-funded and impartial organisation which aims to educate and support all existing and new practitioners and participants in the industry, in order to maximize the benefits delivered by GI, and to develop awareness of the potential of GI outside the current scope of the industry.
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