Irish Drone Regulations – Updated as of 6/24/2015
Irish Drone Regulations require that a person obtains a permit if planning to use for business purposes. Hobbyist must follow these general guidelines (see the Irish Civil Aviation site for more details):
- Do not fly within 5 KM of an airport.
- For drones weighing more than 7 kg, in addition to the airport rule above:
- Cannot fly higher than 400 feet (120m)
- Cannot fly within 2 km of an aircraft in flight
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We will keep you updated as the Irish drone regulations evolve.