The funding has supported the development of a series of best practice guides, frameworks, case studies, online learning materials and workshops for the sector, accelerating new opportunities and innovation potential for drones across Ireland.
A number of different workstreams were created to support in the development process:
Workstream 1. Best and Emerging Practice
Development of research examining international best practice in local government drone usage. This includes investigating operational businesses models and identifying emerging trends and opportunities for drone applications with a set of recommendations.
Workstream 2. Compliance, Trust and Safety
Development of guidance to support drone operators.
Workstream 3. Strategic Futures, positioning Ireland as an innovation leader
Establishment of a cross-sectoral national ‘Future of Drones’ national steering group, bringing together the public sector, industry and academia in order to accelerate drone innovation opportunities, explore emerging national issues such as the role of local authorities in managing ‘low airspace’, and facilitate the national alignment with public agencies.
Workstream 4. Knowledge Sharing
Establishment of a cross-sectoral national ‘Future of Drones’ national steering group, bringing together the public sector, industry and academia in order to accelerate drone innovation opportunities, explore emerging national issues such as the role of local authorities in managing ‘low airspace’, and facilitate the national alignment with public agencies.