The Kerryman (North Kerry)

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Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). This includes the weight of the battery and all attached equipment, including cargo, at the start of its flight. You register your drone online at iaa.ie/drones. Your son must be over 16 years of age to register the drone, otherwise it must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. If your drone weighs 4kg or more, you must complete a drone safety training course before operating it.

You must not operate a drone in a negligent or reckless manner which would endanger the life or property of others. You must not operate a drone:

Farther than 300 metres from you or out of your direct line of sight

Over 120 ground level

Over urban areas or over a group of 12 or more people

Within 120 metres of any person, vessel or structure not under your control

Closer than 5 kilometres from an aerodrome

If it will be a hazard to another aircraft in flight

In civil or military controlled airspace or in restricted areas such as prisons

If you want to operate your drone outside these limits, you must apply to the IAA for a specific operating permission and complete a drone safety training course. You must have permission from the landowner for take-off and landing. There may be privacy or trespass issues if you operate a drone over private property. While you do not need insurance to operate a drone it is recommende­d that you are insured and that you complete a drone safety training course.

Further informatio­n is available from the Citizens Informatio­n Centre below.

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Kerry Citizens Informatio­n Service which provides a free and confidenti­al service to the public. Contact us in: Tralee on Tel: 0761 07 7860; Killarney 0761 07 7820; Listowel 0761 07 7840; Kenmare 0761 07 7810; Cahercivee­n 0761 07 7780. metres above

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