1kg drones must be registered under new laws

All drones weighing more than 1kg must be registered by law from Monday as Ireland becomes one of the first countries to regulate the hobby.

The use of drones is rapidly expanding around the world with an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 in Ireland. Currently, only a handful of countries in the EU have legislation in place governing their use.

From Monday, all drones weighing 1kg or more must be registered with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).