The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Who benefits from Cork’s new drone restrictions?

Emer Walsh breaks down Cork’s new drone notice requirement and the growing backlash from local operators

What is the new drone rule, who’s impacted, and — perhaps most importantly — who stands to benefit?

Earlier this week, word began circulating among drone operators in Cork — architects, roofers, corporate video creators and wedding photographers — about a new rule requiring two days' notice before flying over large swathes of the city.

The IAA announced the rule, which comes into effect today, quickly and with little fanfare. As the Irish Examiner's Emer Walsh reported on Monday, operators were not happy.