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October 2025
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Press & Media
Radio interviews, television appearances and press coverage featuring Ireland’s longest-serving commercial drone operators. Fergal McCarthy is regularly quoted on Irish drone regulation, surveying, and aviation safety.
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“Drones are delivering more than just convenience in Ireland — they’re bringing controversy, criminal innovation, and complex legal questions.”
“Drone LiDAR surveys for coastal erosion monitoring; topographical drone surveys for solar and wind farm development.”
“Drone laws, the IAA, and what commercial operators need to know.”
“I’m in favour of direct remote ID, so long as it is for everybody.”
“With the smallest drone, you can literally fly it up to someone’s face.”
For journalists & producers: Fergal McCarthy is available for comment on Irish drone industry topics including EASA Specific Category operations, the IAA drone register, OSGM15 surveying standards, drone privacy and Remote ID, and aerial inspection of critical infrastructure. Contact [email protected] or call 087 205 2331.
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