Drone pilot loses certificate over ‘unauthorised flight’ over Ed Sheeran Cork gig

The Irish Aviation Authority said in doing so, the operator put the safety of the public at risk by flying the device in restricted airspace over the Cork GAA stadium

Ed Sheeran on stage at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last month. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has issued a warning to drone operators about being aware of flight rules and regulations after it revoked a drone pilot's operator's certificate for conducting an “unauthorised flight” near Páirc Uí Chaoimh during one of Ed Sheeran's concerts last month.

The agency responsible for the regulation and safety of aviation in Ireland said by flying the drone in restricted airspace close to the Cork GAA stadium, the operator put the safety of the public at risk.