Drones a menace from the air at animal events

Drones have emerged as a new menace for those holding events involving livestock and bloodstock, after a racehorse was struck by a drone in the parade ring at last week’s Killarney Races, writes Stephen Cadogan.

Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) rules stipulate that drones (small unmanned aircraft) cannot be flown in a negligent or reckless manner, so as to endanger the life or property of others, or over an assembly of people.