Dublin Airport launches No Drone Zone campaign

DUBLIN, Ireland - Dublin Airport has launched a safety awareness campaign to tackle illegal drones within the airspace.

Signs have been erected along the airport’s perimeter fence clearly stating that Dublin Airport is a No Drone Zone, adding that it is illegal to operate a drone in the vicinity of the airport. 

Anyone who sees suspicious objects is required to report it to the gardai.

“Safeguarding the airfield at Dublin Airport is a key priority for us,” Dublin Airport’s chief police officer, Pat Bracken stated.
“Drones are becoming an increasingly popular way to film the countryside, however, they can cause serious damage to an aircraft."

“We have been working with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to keep the airfield safe from drones and signs have now been mounted on the airport’s perimeter fence to ensure we keep Dublin Airport a No Drone Zone."

Irish Aviation Authority’s Director of Safety Regulation Ralph James said, “It’s essential that the general public understand that drone activity is prohibited from taking place within the vicinity of an aerodrome for safety reasons.”

“There have been a couple of incidents of people using drones close to Dublin Airport, which have disrupted operations and drone users need to be aware of the rules for the safe operation of drones.”

In addition, the IAA also requires that all drones over one kg must be registered with the authority through its website.