Unmanned Aircraft Association of Ireland

29/09/2026

27/09/2026

Many thanks to all the drone pilots who travelled far and wide over the past few days to help in the search. If any more of our members would like to help in the search in any way or know anyone else who can spare some time please let us know. It doesn't matter if you are flying enterprise level or mini drones, all help is welcome.

🚨 PLEASE HELP US FIND KYLE 🚨

We are asking for any help you can give in the search for Kyle at Lilliput, Lough Ennell.

👀 WE NEED EYES.
You do not need any experience to help.

We need people who can: 🅿️ Help with parking and organising people
🦺 Put on a life jacket
🚤 Get into a boat and help search
🔭 Search the water and shoreline
🤝 Or simply help in any way you can

📍 Lilliput, Lough Ennell
📮 Eircode: N91 W97W

Every pair of eyes could make a difference.

❤️ LET'S GET KYLE HOME.

If you can't physically come and help, you can still make a huge difference — please simply SHARE this post and help us reach as many people as possible.

🙏 Any help, in any form, is hugely appreciated.
Please share. ❤️

22/09/2026

Drones and Hot Air Balloons Do Not Mix

The Irish Aviation Authority is aware of reports of drone activity in the vicinity of hot air balloons during the Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships at the weekend.

Flying a drone near a hot air balloon is not only dangerous, it may also be illegal.

Hot air balloons have limited manoeuvrability and cannot quickly change course to avoid a drone. A collision could damage the balloon envelope, impact critical equipment, or endanger the pilot and passengers on board. Unlike many other aircraft, balloon operations often take place at lower altitudes where drone flights also occur, increasing the risk of conflict.

If you are operating a drone, remember:
- Never fly near manned aircraft, including hot air balloons.
- You must immediately give way to any manned aircraft.
- Maintain situational awareness and land your drone if a balloon or other aircraft enters the area.
- Check airspace restrictions before every flight.
- Follow all applicable drone regulations.

A drone pilot who endangers an aircraft may be subject to regulatory enforcement action and prosecution.

We are asking all drone users to fly responsibly and to remember that sharing the sky safely is everyone's responsibility.
If you see unsafe drone activity, please report it to the Irish Aviation Authority at https://iaa.ie/dronealert

For guidance on safe and legal drone operations, visit: https://iaa.ie/drones

14/09/2026

UAAI 2026 AGM details. Online only this year. Hope to see you all there. Please email nominations for this years committe to [email protected]

11/09/2026

🚫There is an additional temporary (drone) flight restriction currently in place in Co. Dublin and Co. Clare 🚫

UAS (drone) pilots should check the IAA website for restrictions on flying drones in UAS Geographical Zones and TRAs immediately before operating a UAS.

UAS detection systems will be in place to identify the location of drones that are flying in restricted areas as well as the drone pilot.

Breaches of TRAs and Geographical Zones are subject to investigation by An Garda Síochána and the IAA.

➡️ Visit www.iaa.ie for more details.

04/09/2026

🚫There is an additional temporary (drone) flight restriction currently in place in Co. Dublin🚫

UAS (drone) pilots should check the IAA website for restrictions on flying drones in UAS Geographical Zones and TRAs immediately before operating a UAS.

UAS detection systems will be in place to identify the location of drones that are flying in restricted areas as well as the drone pilot.
Breaches of TRAs and Geographical Zones are subject to investigation by An Garda Síochána and the IAA.

➡️ Visit www.iaa.ie for more details.

11/08/2026

Some precautions if flying during tomorrows solar eclipse

Irish pilots - EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency have published an interesting article regarding tomorrow's (Weds 12 August) partial solar eclipse, which is due to cross Ireland from approximately 1900-1920. https://lnkd.in/drUAhygd GA pilots, Balloonists and those flying Paragliders,....

01/07/2026

The EU Presidency will be the biggest policing and security operation in the history of the State.

We will provide a professional policing and security service and extensive policing plans will be in place for each event to minimise disruption.

As well as managing policing and security operations around the EU Presidency, we will maintain day-to-day policing.

An Garda Síochána has been planning for this for two and a half years.

This has included:

➡️ Establishing a dedicated EU Presidency Co-ordination Office

➡️ The purchase of a range of equipment and vehicles including a new plane, new es**rt cars and motorbikes, a heavily armoured tactical truck, and body armour for public order Gardaí.

➡️ We have invested significantly in our drone and anti-drone capability and have trained with experts in these areas, both here and abroad.

➡️ We have worked with local authorities to have hostile vehicle mitigation measures at the various events.

Given the VIPs that will be visiting the country, there will be some disruption depending on the location and nature of an event. We will communicate any disruption in advance via press releases, social media and Garda.ie.

01/07/2026

Very significant restrictions for Dublin and Cork areas for the EU Presidency. Check all the details before you consider flying as penalties will be severe.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has published a series of extensive Temporary Restricted Areas (TRAs) to facilitate enhanced security operations as Ireland assumes the EU Presidency from 1st July 2026. These measures will introduce significant, short-term restrictions on aviation activity, partic

13/03/2026

☘️ Fly Smart,
Fly Safe this St Patrick’s Day ☘️

As celebrations take place across Ireland, the IAA is reminding drone users to follow a few essential rules:
• Keep your drone in sight
• Stay below 120 metres
• Avoid people, buildings, and crowds
• Label and upload your Operator ID
• Never fly over assemblies of people
With parades and large events, temporary restricted zones may be in place - always check the zone before you drone, using the UAS Geographical Zones map:

https://lnkd.in/dtu3M2aK

Let’s help keep the skies safe for everyone this St Patrick’s Day.
(🎨Artwork created using AI tools.)