Regulation Dublin Airport operator gets permission for anti-drone technologyDAA has been given the right to use device that can jam the frequency of unmanned aircraft or to take them down
Clonmel Aviation regulator launches probe into drone used in Clonmel area after fatal crash Authority says ‘disrespectful’ drone activity could have hindered emergency support and infringed on the privacy of the injured
Aviation Two flights diverted from Dublin Airport after drone sightingFlights were suspended for ten minutes
Tech Irish-led drone firm achieves major milestone in BritainJohn McKenna’s Sees.ai is given permission by the Civil Aviation Authority to remotely inspect live electricity lines
Retail Manna planning drone delivery for Tesco and Subway at Blanchardstown CentreBobby Healy’s company said it will deliver Tesco groceries and Subway sandwiches from its new facility at the shopping centre
Tech Drone delivery company Manna enters mediation in patents rowNordic Unmanned filed a case against the Irish start-up in the High Court in Dublin last month over possible infringement of one of its patents
Drone operators face fixed fines for breach of regulations According to the Irish Aircraft Authority, the ‘administrative sanctions’ are part of the air navigation bill currently before the Dáil
Kerry firm to make fleet of drones to thwart coastal drug smugglersThe 3D consumer goods maker Wazp will work with the Defence Forces to produce state-of-the-art smart drones with an 800-kilometre range
Drone footage of dumpers could be admissible in courtMinister for the Environment plans new legislation allowing drone and CCTV footage, currently ruled out by the Data Protection Commission, to be used in evidence when prosecuting illegal dumpers
Delivery drones to replace gig-economy cyclists, says Manna Aero founderBobby Healy says bicycle deliveries jobs lead to a high number of accidents and are ‘not good for the person doing it’
