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Operating a UAV in Ireland

  • 23-01-2012 6:51pm
    #1
    Boring username
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    Hey folks,

    Does anyone have an information regarding the use of UAV's in Irish airspace? I know the CAA (UK) has a publication regarding their use, but I can't find anything in the IAA manual apart from this small section:

    http://www.iaa.ie/index.jsp?p=141&n=179

    I am specifically interested in UAV's for commercial use, such as aerial filming and photography. I was planning on getting a small RC heli and attaching a HD video camera with a live feed, so if anybody has any information regarding this, I would be very grateful.

    Has anybody heard of anyone trying this in Ireland?


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  • #2
    muppet01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭muppet01


    Thank God, For a moment i thought you were unleashing a predator with hellfires over Killbarrack......then again:D


  • #3
    pclancy
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    I remember discussion here a while back about flying RC aircraft near sporting grounds etc and there didnt seem to be much actual legislation except for keeping a safe distance away from aerodromes and the public. Maybe get in touch with Tony on that link you posted just to be sure?


  • #4
    Nforce
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    I've seen this guy locally...he flies a large RC glider http://photoflight.ie/


  • #5
    xflyer
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    Several people have attached HD cameras to R/C helicopters or aeroplanes here in Ireland for one reason or another. There generally isn't a problem unless thing is large and heavy.


  • #6
    Growler!!!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,980 ✭✭✭Growler!!!


    Best bet is to speak to someone in the IAA. The Defence Forces operate small Orbiter UAV's so there will be some form of legislation or guidance in regard to unmanned aircraft. May even be classed as a model aircraft...


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  • #7
    Boring username
    Closed Accounts Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Boring username


    Yeah I've contacted Tony Harkin, so I'll see what he has to say.

    Does anyone here fly their own RC heli/airplane? I'm just curious as to what wind strengths they can operate in, and max speeds they can achieve.

    Thanks for the answers so far.


  • #8
    Nforce
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    Boring username wrote: »
    Yeah I've contacted Tony Harkin, so I'll see what he has to say.

    Does anyone here fly their own RC heli/airplane? I'm just curious as to what wind strengths they can operate in, and max speeds they can achieve.

    Thanks for the answers so far.
    Might be worth asking in the "Models" forum...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=486


  • #9
    Boring username
    Closed Accounts Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Boring username


    Nforce wrote: »
    Might be worth asking in the "Models" forum...

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=486


    Thanks, I didn't even see that. I've posted there now...


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