If you got a drone for Christmas this year, Donegal Airport is reminding new users to learn how to fly it safely.
Donegal Airport is protected with a Control Zone (CTR) and it is illegal to fly any drone at any time within the Control Zone unless you have permission from air traffic control at the airport. A safety map and Drone Code is available at: https://donegalairport.ie/drones/
Anyone who has a drone that is over 250g, or has a camera, must register themselves online as drone operator on the Irish Aviation Authority register
The IAA is reminding people that flying a drone in public requires training, as they can have serious consequences if they are flown inappropriately, or collide with a person, an animal or an aircraft.
For more information and advice on drone safety visit iaa.ie
10 drone safety tips from the IAA:
- Fly your drone no higher than 120 metres (400 feet).
- Make sure you can see your drone when flying (no more than 300 metres away).
- Do not fly your drone over an assembly of people, for example, at a parade, a concert or sports event.
- Do not fly your drone within 5 kilometres of an airport or military controlled airspace.
- Do not fly within 120 metres of a person, vehicle, vessel or structure not under your direct control.
- Do not operate your drone outside of your direct line of sight.
- Do not fly your drone in a restricted area such as a prison or military installation.
- Always seek permission from the landowner for take-off and landing.
- Make sure you register as an operator at iaa.ie/drones It’s the law
- Drone safety is your responsibility. Never operate your drone in a negligent or reckless manner to endanger life or property of others.
