Flying and operating drones in Ireland is subject to European Union Regulation 2019/947. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) supervises and implements the Regulation in Ireland. The IAA also provides guidance for operating and flying drones in order to ensure public safety.
The Regulation allows registered operators and pilots to fly their drones across the EU. You must register as a drone operator if your drone weighs over 250 grams or if it has a camera or sensor. Registration as an operator costs €30 and is valid for two years. Register here now.
DRONE SAFETY
UAS GEOGRAPHICAL ZONES
N.B. REFERENCE ONLY, NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
SEE DIRECTION (U04) BELOW FOR VALIDATED INFORMATION
Ireland UAS Geographical Zones (JSON file)
Be aware further restrictions apply, such as:
UAS AERONAUTICAL NOTICES
| No. | Title | Date of issue | Type | Size | |
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| U04 | UAS Geographical Zones | 27/01/2023 |
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473 KB | Download |
UAS ADVISORY MEMORANDA
APPLICATION FORM - PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS
| No. | Title | Date of issue | Type | Size | |
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| U.F. 101 | UAS Flight in Controlled Airspace Application Form | 31/05/2021 |
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124 KB | Download |
