Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need drone licence in Ireland?

November 20, 2024

The minimum age for drone pilots is 16 years of age. A parent or guardian can register themselves as a drone pilot for anyone under the age of 16. The parent or guardian must ensure the under-16 drone pilot is fully trained and is kept under supervis

What proof of training do I need as Remote Pilot in Open Category A1 and A3?

September 5, 2024

You will need to make sure you have completed theoretical knowledge training and obtain Proof Of Completion of The Online Training certificate, which looks like the example below:

What are the Means of Compliance with the EASA Light-UAS.2511 requirements?

November 28, 2023

This MoC is meant for a declaration toward the competent authority issuing the operational authorisation for operations up to SAIL II. It provides the possibility for UAS leveraging FTS to substantiate, with a simple design checklist and a set of tes

How far a drone can fly?

August 16, 2023

While most drones can fly as far as 8km, the remote pilot must adhere to relevant regulations and limitations on these distances. What that means is depending on the drone and operational authorisations held, these distances may be much shorter. For

What is Flight Termination System (FTS)?

August 16, 2023

1. A Flight Termination System (FTS) consists of the components onboard a vehicle that provides the ability to end that vehicle's flight in a controlled manner. 2. An FTS may comprise different types of equipment or procedure, including: a self-d