With conditions
Flying a drone in Ireland
EASA standard rules apply. Your EU registration and competency certificate from another EU/EEA state are valid here too - EU visitors don't need a separate Irish registration.
Maximum altitude
120 m
Minimum age
16 years
EU competency certificate
Recognised
Live map
No
Non-EU pilots must register with the IAA before their first flight and receive a registration number to display on the drone
Rules at a glance
Categories
A1/A2/A3 (EASA standard category, Open Category)
Registration
EU operator registration is valid EU/EEA-wide - a separate IAA registration is only needed for non-EU pilots
Remote ID
EU Remote ID mandatory for most classes
Insurance
Mandated nationally - check with the IAA locally
National specifics
- –Check the official geo-zone map directly at the IAA (iaa.ie)
No live map available
We don't show a live zone map for this country yet - either the licence isn't cleared or the source has no public interface. Please check the official source.
Open official source (Irish Aviation Authority (IAA))Travel checklist
- Carry your registration and remote pilot competency proof (digital or printed)
- Check the destination's official zone map before flying
- Carry proof of insurance if required
- Make sure your drone supports Remote ID
- Check weather conditions and local operating hours
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The DrohnenAtlas app shows you the current zone check right at the map point.
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