Where Can I Fly My Drone in Ireland?
Use our interactive airspace map to check restricted zones, controlled airspace, and flight limitations across Ireland. Based on the official IAA geozone data, updated for 2026.
Understanding the Ireland Drone Airspace Map
Ireland’s airspace is divided into zones with different rules for drone operators. Red zones around airports, military sites, and prisons are fully restricted and require specific IAA authorisation before any flight. Amber zones have operational limits on altitude or times. Green zones allow flights under standard EASA Open Category rules.
Planning a Commercial Drone Operation?
If your project falls within a restricted or controlled zone, you will need formal airspace permission from the IAA. This involves filing a UAS Flight Authorisation, coordinating with Air Traffic Control, and submitting risk assessments and RAMS documentation. Drone Services Ireland handles this entire process for clients across drone surveying, LiDAR, construction monitoring, and roof inspections.
What Data Does This Map Use?
This map is built from the official IAA geozone data file, the same data source used by the IAA’s own published map. We have reformatted it with clearer colour coding and a search function to make it more practical for day-to-day flight planning. The map is updated whenever the IAA publishes new geozone data.
Last Updated 14-05-26
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I fly a drone in Dublin?
Dublin has significant airspace restrictions due to Dublin Airport, Casement Aerodrome (Baldonnel), and several restricted zones over the city centre. Most of Dublin’s urban area falls within controlled airspace. You can use the map above to check specific locations. For commercial operations in restricted Dublin airspace, contact us and we will handle the IAA authorisation process.
Do I need permission to fly in a red zone?
Yes. Red zones are fully restricted airspace. Flying a drone in a red zone without authorisation is illegal and can result in prosecution. To operate commercially in a red zone, you need a UAS Flight Authorisation from the IAA, ATC coordination, and a compliant risk assessment. Drone Services Ireland is EASA Specific Category approved and holds all necessary permissions to operate in restricted airspace nationwide.
What are the current drone regulations in Ireland?
Ireland follows EASA drone regulations, which divide operations into Open, Specific, and Certified categories. Open Category allows low-risk flights under 120m with drones under 25kg. Specific Category covers higher-risk operations and requires an Operational Authorisation. All drones weighing over 250g must be registered with the IAA, and pilots must hold an A1/A3 certificate as a minimum.
Can I fly a drone near an airport in Ireland?
Flying near airports is heavily restricted. Each airport has defined zones shown in red on the map above. Operating within these zones without ATC coordination and IAA authorisation is a criminal offence. For commercial projects near airports, we handle all the airspace permissions and ATC coordination on your behalf.
How often is this airspace map updated?
This map is updated whenever the IAA publishes a new geozone data file. The IAA typically updates their data several times per year, or whenever new restrictions are introduced.
Can Drone Services Ireland fly in any zone in Ireland?
Yes. As Ireland’s longest-serving EASA-certified drone operator, we hold Specific Category approvals that allow us to operate in restricted airspace across all 32 counties. We manage all IAA permissions, NOTAM filings, ATC coordination, and site safety documentation. Get in touch with your project details and we will confirm a fixed price within 24 hours.
Need to Fly in a Restricted Zone?
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