Drone attack — air watchdog looking into rise in ‘illegal’ flights

They are becoming ever more popular features in our skies — but not all of them should be there. The increasing use of drones has also piqued the interest of the Irish Aviation Authority’s enforcement division.

Typically used for aerial photos, remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) have many uses and have become more common.

However, while not all RPAS drones require a licence to fly them, some do — and the IAA has said it has contacted some people flying drones who should not be doing so.