Drone Services Ireland

29/06/2026

There is so much work to be done for drone operators to continue to conduct valuable jobs and services, some many of the public are unaware of. Without the proper supports, businesses will fail and the industry will suffer.

There's been a lot of talk lately about the future of Ireland's sector. Our answer: that future is already here.. and it's not leaving. Drones are now embedded in how inspects wind farms, surveys solar sites, monitors infrastructure and supports farmers every day. But the operators delivering these critical services still face real barriers such as airspace access, approval delays and regulatory friction that remain unresolved. Our latest statement explains why modern Ireland can no longer function without drones, and why the sector delivering them deserves a regulatory framework that's fit for purpose.

https://droneprofessionalsireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Future-of-Drones-is-Already-Here-And-Its-Not-Leaving-Ireland-2.pdf

28/05/2026

Please avoid this area with your drone.

Piperstown Road

Aerial firefighting will commence shortly.

Please avoid the area and please do not fly drones near the area.

10/04/2026

There is a restriction in place in Leitrim for any followers in that area, be advised

📢 Drone flying restriction – Co. Leitrim
A temporary drone ban will be in place over Cloonmorris Cemetery, Bornacoola on Friday 10 April 2026, between 5am and 11am (UTC).
No drones are permitted within a 1 nautical mile radius, from the ground up to 1,000 ft, unless specifically authorised by An Garda Síochána

⚠️ Unauthorised drones may be seized and could lead to prosecution.
This temporary restriction is in place to ensure safety.
Drone operators are advised to check airspace restrictions before flying.
🔗 Full notice: https://www.iaa.ie/publications/docs/default-source/publications/corporate-publications/tra-notices/cloonmorris-cemetery-bornacoola-leitrim-web-site-notice

25/03/2026

It’s good to see this enforcement action from the IAA, who have been far more active in this space in the last 12 months. Unfortunately however the fine is a fraction of the cost of doing these jobs legally and until that deterrent is rectified, there will be more chances taken.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has taken action against a drone operator who failed to cooperate with an official investigation and ignored a lawful direction not to fly.
The court required the individual to donate €400 to Little Flower Penny Dinners and contribute €750 to the IAA’s legal costs.
IAA Inspector David Hansell said:

“Aviation safety relies on cooperation. Following directions helps keep Ireland’s drone community among the safest in the world.”

🛩️ Learn the drone rules: iaa.ie/drones
⚠️ Report unsafe activity: iaa.ie/dronealert

21/03/2026

The stunning rugged coastline of Kerry. Is there a nice country than Ireland?

12/03/2026

Have your say on the Cork T2 consultation before it’s too late

Professionals Ireland has submitted its formal response to the IAA's consultation on the proposed permanent UAS Geographical Zone over City.

Our submission makes 14 recommendations covering governance, separation standards, access procedures, notification timelines, and the proportionality of the proposed zone. We support the integration of BVLOS operations into Irish airspace, but not without the frameworks needed to make it work fairly for all operators.

🔽 Download our full submission and read the consultation details here: https://droneprofessionalsireland.ie/press/

🕔 The consultation closes at 17:00 on Saturday 14 March. Individual submissions matter, and the more operators who respond, the harder it is for this to be treated as a box-ticking exercise. Even a short response saying how this zone affects your work carries weight. This is the formal process where your views go on the record. LINK: https://shorturl.at/94hlA

22/02/2026

As committee members of DPI, we are constantly working on many aspects of the drone industry. The current situation in Cork came out of nowhere and the drone industry, that saves lives and takes people out of harms way is not being consulted or engaged with to give priority to certain operators. There is airspace for everybody but the vital work drone operators do should not be pushed to the side for coffee deliveries.

DPI is currently engaging with AirNav Ireland and Manna on a proposal discussed this week, but the current arrangements have no formal regulatory basis. Operators have no certainty that informal approvals will be recognised in the event of a regulatory audit or investigation, in the absence of any communications from the Irish Aviation Authority.

Our position remains: withdraw the temporary geozone and establish no permanent zone until the governance structures promised in the National Framework are in place.

Full press release here, https://droneprofessionalsireland.ie/press/

16/02/2026

Please be aware of a Temporary Geozone due to a Garda Operations in this area. This is currently valid until March 9th. It’s about a 10km radius.

13/02/2026

The no fly zone has been pushed out to February 19th. Cork's Red FM Cork County Council Cork's 96FM Cork Traffic & Public transport news/alerts/infos Cork Safety Alerts Cork City FC

11/02/2026

From February 14th 2026, the following area of Cork City is off limits to Drone Operatos without prior approval from Air Traffic Control. This is a 3 month restriction with a proposal to make it permanent. This is to facilitate BVLOS operations, namely Drone Deliveries