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Ireland
EASA (EU) Regulation — implemented by IAA
Ireland applies the standard EASA regulation through the IAA, which manages registration and certification via the MySRS digital portal.
Mandatory on iaa.mysrs.ie for drones over 250 g or fitted with a camera. Operator registration renewal: €41, valid 2 years (IAA Schedule of Charges, from 1 January 2026).
A1/A3 certificate required per the EASA standard (€51, valid 5 years). A free online course (~15 minutes, 40 questions) is required before registration, issuing a 'Proof of Online Training' mandatory for drones over 250 g.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: Geographic zones can be checked on the IAA website's dedicated drone section.
Last checked: 2026-09
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Why registration exists
Operator registration exists for accountability: if a drone causes an incident or enters a restricted zone, the authority needs to be able to trace it back to whoever was flying it. You usually get an identification number (operator ID) to physically attach to the drone, valid for every drone the same person owns. The cost is often minimal or free, and it applies to visiting tourists too, not just residents. For Ireland, the official reference remains IAA — Irish Aviation Authority, also via MySRS. Mandatory on iaa.mysrs.ie for drones over 250 g or fitted with a camera. Operator registration renewal: €41, valid 2 years (IAA Schedule of Charges, from 1 January 2026).
How this usually works
Here the requirement depends on factors like the drone's weight, distance from people, or use case (recreational vs. commercial). The note above describes the most common case: if your situation is different, check the official source to see exactly which scenario applies to you before flying. The exam and certificate are handled by IAA — Irish Aviation Authority, also via MySRS. A1/A3 certificate required per the EASA standard (€51, valid 5 years). A free online course (~15 minutes, 40 questions) is required before registration, issuing a 'Proof of Online Training' mandatory for drones over 250 g.
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.