Drone Services Ireland Blog

Fergal McCarthy - Founder and Chief Drone Pilot of Drone Services Ireland
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What to Ask When Hiring a Drone Operator in Ireland

Selecting the right drone service provider in Ireland requires more than comparing price quotes. Commercial drone operations demand specialised expertise, regulatory compliance, and professional-grade equipment.

EASA Direct Remote ID
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The reality of Direct Remote ID

What is Direct Remote ID Direct Remote ID, or DRI as we will refer to it from here on, is a Digital Signature emitted from

Ireland Drone Airspace Map
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Ireland Airspace Drone Map

Where can I fly my drone in Ireland? This is the latest Drone Airspace Map from Ireland. Unmanned Aircraft, also known as UAS or drones,

Coverdrone Insurance
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Drone Insurance

What is Drone Insurance and do I need it? Drone Insurance is one of the most common topics on drone forums, but much confusion remains.

Fully Insured
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IAA Licensed and Fully Insured

What does “IAA Licensed and Insured” actually mean? One common theme across many drone operator websites and social media pages is “IAA Licensed and Fully

EASA
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Ireland’s Licensed Drone Operators List

Licensed Drone Operators in Ireland: IAA Releases Official Registry The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has officially reinstated its public registry of licensed drone operators in

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Airdata for Drone Operators

AirData: The Essential Tool for UAV Professionals   The AirData app and platform are changing the game for drone services worldwide. It’s a top tool

Aerial Survey National Monument Find
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Loughmain Ringfort North Co. Dublin

Drone Survey reveals Archaeological find in North County Dublin During the summer drought of 2018 in Ireland, an array of new National Monuments was discovered

Dublin Airspace Restrictions
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Where can I fly my drone in Ireland?

This is a regular topic on Twitter and many Facebook groups. We will update this blog post as regulations change.  If you live outside urban

DJI M300
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Drones – Lessons Learned

Proper planning can overcome some of the critical issues that you will face. Many people get caught out by winds, and misjudging wind speed, particularly

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Drone Safe Register

Drone Services Ireland is proud to be the first pre-checked IAA-insured drone pilots on the Drone Safe Register. Check out our listing and the Drone Safe Register