Man accused of flying drone close to Dublin Airport to go on trial if he contests case

Accused may face a jury trial in the circuit court, which, on conviction on indictment, can result in a mandatory life sentence

Eric Brills, 50, of Holywell Dale, Swords, Dublin, at a previous hearing at Dublin District Court. Picture: Collins Courts

The trial of a man accused of interfering with air navigation by flying a drone too close to Dublin Airport will go before a judge and jury in a higher court if he contests the case.

Eric Brills, 50, of Holywell Dale, Swords, Dublin, was arrested in February and charged under section 3 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act, 1975, as substituted by section 51 Air Navigation and Transport Act, 1988.