Dublin Airport to roll out new anti-drone technology in a 'matter of weeks' 

This new technology will be in addition to the drone detection system that Dublin Airport has been operating around its perimeter for years

DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs said that the new system has been ordered and will reduce the disruption caused by drones flying illegally near the airport. Photo: Damien Storan/PA

New anti-drone technology is set to be rolled out in Dublin Airport in the coming weeks as the DAA seeks to reduce the disruption caused by their illegal flying near the airport.

Over the last seven weeks, there have been numerous instances where drones have been detected within Dublin Airport airspace leading to massive disruption and in some cases flights being rerouted to other airports.