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2nd October 2014, 07:55 PM
I have seen a couple of newspaper articles in recent weeks suggesting that users of photography drones should be in possession of a CAA licence (rough cost £1000). Does anyone know the practical details of a licence for archaeological use? Do we need a licence at all?
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/...74594.html
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3rd October 2014, 08:36 AM
This is something we were looking at last week. I don't know the answer but I suspect this may depend on how it is being used and where.
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3rd October 2014, 08:41 AM
in short yes. you have to log your flight just like a pilot and you have to show competency. brilliant fun and particularly good at flying around buildings and showing the landscape of your site.
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3rd October 2014, 12:08 PM
kevin wooldridge Wrote:I have seen a couple of newspaper articles in recent weeks suggesting that users of photography drones should be in possession of a CAA licence (rough cost £1000). Does anyone know the practical details of a licence for archaeological use? Do we need a licence at all? http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/...74594.html
My understanding was that if you're flying them for commercial gain i.e. you're charging folk for the imagery created you need a CAA licence. If you're doing it as a hobbyist then you don't.
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3rd October 2014, 10:50 PM
VGC Wrote:My understanding was that if you're flying them for commercial gain i.e. you're charging folk for the imagery created you need a CAA licence. If you're doing it as a hobbyist then you don't.
Obvious follow up question then....does any archaeologist using a drone have the appropriate licence?
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6th October 2014, 08:53 AM
kevin wooldridge Wrote:Obvious follow up question then....does any archaeologist using a drone have the appropriate licence?
i do not know the answer but i do know that some archaeologists employ those with a licence
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6th October 2014, 10:27 AM
We do all, of our drone work (photography, multispectral etc) via an agency. They look at your requirements and location and then match you up with the most appropriate and cost-effective operator who has all the appropriate licences etc - takes away lots of internal management hassle. Contact is Liza Butterworth <
liza@thedroneagency.com>
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Drone Photography - Do you need a CAA licence?
