Legal team in Dublin Airport drone case to 'look at' exclusion zones

Eric Brills's solicitor said it was a "very unusual charge" and counsel would look at a potential issue regarding exclusion zones "and whether they are exclusion zones or not"

Eric Brills may face a jury trial in the Circuit Court with broader sentencing powers for allegedly flying a drone in the 300-metre critical area at Dublin Airport endangering the safety of aircraft in flight. File picture: Collins Courts

A MAN accused of flying a drone too close to Dublin Airport has put off indicating a plea after his lawyers were allowed more time to examine aviation exclusion zone laws.

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