Major changes for drone rules do not fully negate privacy concerns, expert says

Fergal McCarthy pictured with a legacy Mavic 3 Drone (Niall Carson/PA)

Sweeping rule changes for the flying of drones are welcome but do not go far enough, according to the chairman of the Irish Professional Drone Pilots Association (IPDPA).

From January 1, requirements that govern the use of drones for most hobbyists in the EU will change when the current temporary weight-class system expires.