If you own a drone over 250gr or if it has a camera, you are legally required to register as an operator.

Do you know the regulations related to flying drones?

Learn what you need to do with the Irish Aviation Authority and how you can do it on the IAA's digital platform MySRS. The following is a step-by-step guide to getting registered and trained. Registration as an operator costs €38 and is valid for two years.

1. Create an account on MySRS

The first step is easy, sign up with your email address. After that, you need to "Verify your identity". This helps us streamline all your future interactions with the IAA. You will only have to do this once!

2. Take online training

You should take the online training first. It only takes about 15 minutes. You will watch a short video and then answer 40 simple questions. This will give you a "Proof of Online Training" certificate. The training is free, however, the certification is required for drones over 250g costs €40 and is valid for 5 years.

3. Register as a drone operator

The new regulations require that you register as a Drone Operator. You no longer register the drone itself, rather you yourself become an operator. Think of it like you're now a mini drone airline! This is not an approval to actually fly the drone. Depending on the size of your drone or the type of flying you want to do, your online training may suffice, or you may require additional training. Just like a pilot!

4. Remote Pilot Competency

If your drone is above a certain weight, or you wish to do a certain type of drone flying, you will require an additional pilot competency certificate. You will apply to begin this training on MySRS but you will be required to actually attend a designated UAS training organisation "DUTO" to complete the training.

5. Drone Operator ID for companies

If your company has drones, the company should obtain an Operator ID. The company staff who fly the drones should take the online training and/or pilot competency certificates depending on the types of operation. The first step is your administrator needs to get their own MySRS account
(Step 1)

6. Verify your company

To obtain an operator ID for your company, you must first "verify" your company on MySRS. This is a simple process where you log in and submit a form saying you are a legitimate officer/agent of the company and you wish to access IAA services on behalf of the company.

7. Register for Operator ID

Once your company is verified, you can then apply to obtain an Operator ID for the company. As an operator, the company is responsible for making sure any staff that fly the drone have the sufficient competencies (this may mean they need to obtain a Remote Pilot Competency (step 4)

HELP

MySRS is the IAA's new digital platform. If you are a registered MySRS user, you should login and use the messaging feature to request assistance with your Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or MySRS related query. For all other queries, you can find contact details here.