Fly and operate drones in the Republic of Ireland.

Rules and regulations you must be familiar to fly and operate drones in the Republic of Ireland.

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.

Click here to review and comply with all relevant rules and regulations when operating UAS within the Republic of Ireland.