Around 200 attend public meeting over drone delivery hub Around 200 people have attended a public meeting in Dundrum this evening to address local concerns surrounding a planning application for a mobile drone delivery hub in the Dublin suburb. Business • 21 Aug
Around 200 attend public meeting over drone delivery hub Around 200 people have attended a public meeting in Dundrum this evening to address local concerns surrounding a planning application for a mobile drone delivery hub in the Dublin suburb. Business • 21 Aug
Call for legislation as 'gardens being invaded by drones' Local authorities are working in a "vacuum" due to regulatory gaps in laws that govern commercial drones, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Politics • 10 Jul
Call for legislation as 'gardens being invaded by drones' Local authorities are working in a "vacuum" due to regulatory gaps in laws that govern commercial drones, an Oireachtas committee has been told. Politics • 10 Jul
Wing to conduct drone delivery trials in Lusk,Co Dublin Wing, the drone delivery company operated by Google's parent Alphabet, is to conduct trials in Lusk in Co Dublin in the coming weeks. Business • 20 Oct 22
Wing to conduct drone delivery trials in Lusk,Co Dublin Wing, the drone delivery company operated by Google's parent Alphabet, is to conduct trials in Lusk in Co Dublin in the coming weeks. Business • 20 Oct 22
Partnership to bring advanced air mobility to Ireland Plans have been announced to set up Ireland's Ireland's first passenger and cargo vertiport - a platform used by electric aerial vehicles. Business • 28 May 21
Partnership to bring advanced air mobility to Ireland Plans have been announced to set up Ireland's Ireland's first passenger and cargo vertiport - a platform used by electric aerial vehicles. Business • 28 May 21
Trump halts CIA reporting of civilian deaths by drones US President Donald Trump has revoked a policy that required the Central Intelligence Agency to account for civilian deaths from drone strikes. US • 07 Mar 19
Trump halts CIA reporting of civilian deaths by drones US President Donald Trump has revoked a policy that required the Central Intelligence Agency to account for civilian deaths from drone strikes. US • 07 Mar 19
Drone sightings briefly halt traffic at US airport Flights at Newark airport in the US airport were briefly suspended after reports of drone sightings. US • 23 Jan 19
Drone sightings briefly halt traffic at US airport Flights at Newark airport in the US airport were briefly suspended after reports of drone sightings. US • 23 Jan 19
Drone disruption at Gatwick hits EasyJet's costs UK budget airline EasyJet said today that drone disruption at London's Gatwick airport in December had cost it millions of pounds in lost operating revenue and additional costs. Business • 22 Jan 19
Drone disruption at Gatwick hits EasyJet's costs UK budget airline EasyJet said today that drone disruption at London's Gatwick airport in December had cost it millions of pounds in lost operating revenue and additional costs. Business • 22 Jan 19
Drone risk assessment to be carried out at airports The Department of Transport has said a detailed risk assessment is to be carried out to assess if Irish airports are prepared for potential drone activity. Ireland • 10 Jan 19
Drone risk assessment to be carried out at airports The Department of Transport has said a detailed risk assessment is to be carried out to assess if Irish airports are prepared for potential drone activity. Ireland • 10 Jan 19
Police find damaged drone at Gatwick Airport Detectives hunting the Gatwick Airport drone operator have found a damaged device on the airfield, police have confirmed. UK • 23 Dec 18
Police find damaged drone at Gatwick Airport Detectives hunting the Gatwick Airport drone operator have found a damaged device on the airfield, police have confirmed. UK • 23 Dec 18
€6m project aims to improve operation of drones A new €6.3 million research project aimed at developing systems to improve the safe and regulated operation of drones will be launched in Waterford this morning. Science and Technology • 26 Mar 18
€6m project aims to improve operation of drones A new €6.3 million research project aimed at developing systems to improve the safe and regulated operation of drones will be launched in Waterford this morning. Science and Technology • 26 Mar 18
Teen swimmers rescued with help of drone in Australia A drone was used in the rescue of two swimmers off an Australian beach this morning, in a world first for the fast-developing technology that seems perfectly suited to saving lives at sea. News Lens • 18 Jan 18
Teen swimmers rescued with help of drone in Australia A drone was used in the rescue of two swimmers off an Australian beach this morning, in a world first for the fast-developing technology that seems perfectly suited to saving lives at sea. News Lens • 18 Jan 18
Drone patrols could track illegal dumping in Dublin The use of drone patrols to track illegal dumping is one of a number of ideas being tested as part of the Smart Dublin challenge. Dublin • 03 Dec 17
Drone patrols could track illegal dumping in Dublin The use of drone patrols to track illegal dumping is one of a number of ideas being tested as part of the Smart Dublin challenge. Dublin • 03 Dec 17
Drones to be used in new plan to tackle illegal dumping A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping will involve hidden CCTV cameras in litter black spots, as well as the use of drones to capture the extent of the issue. Ireland • 13 Mar 17
Drones to be used in new plan to tackle illegal dumping A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping will involve hidden CCTV cameras in litter black spots, as well as the use of drones to capture the extent of the issue. Ireland • 13 Mar 17
IAA warns drone rules must be obeyed Ahead of an expected surge in Christmas shopping in the coming days, the Irish Aviation Authority has reminded people buying drones that they must be registered. News • 24 Nov 16
IAA warns drone rules must be obeyed Ahead of an expected surge in Christmas shopping in the coming days, the Irish Aviation Authority has reminded people buying drones that they must be registered. News • 24 Nov 16
Task force to assess drone threat to planes European aviation safety authorities have set up a task force to urgently assess the dangers of collisions between drones and aircraft after an increase in incidents involving passenger planes. News • 05 May 16
Task force to assess drone threat to planes European aviation safety authorities have set up a task force to urgently assess the dangers of collisions between drones and aircraft after an increase in incidents involving passenger planes. News • 05 May 16
Drones sometimes smarter than operators A near miss at Heathrow proves you can't legislate for ignorance, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 19 Apr 16
Drones sometimes smarter than operators A near miss at Heathrow proves you can't legislate for ignorance, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 19 Apr 16
Australia to use drones to track sharks Testing of aerial drones to track the movements of sharks in Australian waters began today as the government admitted there was "no easy way" to protect swimmers from the predators. News • 25 Nov 15
Australia to use drones to track sharks Testing of aerial drones to track the movements of sharks in Australian waters began today as the government admitted there was "no easy way" to protect swimmers from the predators. News • 25 Nov 15
Drones in Ireland: The do's and don'ts for hobbyists What are the do's and don'ts for recreational drone users in Ireland? Special Reports • 28 Feb 15
Drones in Ireland: The do's and don'ts for hobbyists What are the do's and don'ts for recreational drone users in Ireland? Special Reports • 28 Feb 15
US drone promises - One year on A year after President Obama laid out new conditions for drone attacks around the world, US forces are failing to comply fully with the rules he set for them. Special Reports • 23 May 14
US drone promises - One year on A year after President Obama laid out new conditions for drone attacks around the world, US forces are failing to comply fully with the rules he set for them. Special Reports • 23 May 14
Amazon testing drone delivery for packages Online retailer Amazon is testing delivery packages using drones, CEO Jeff Bezos has confirmed. News • 02 Dec 13
Amazon testing drone delivery for packages Online retailer Amazon is testing delivery packages using drones, CEO Jeff Bezos has confirmed. News • 02 Dec 13
Pakistan to review US relations after drone attack Pakistan has said it is reviewing its relations and cooperation with the United States following a drone strike which killed a Taliban leader. News • 02 Nov 13
Pakistan to review US relations after drone attack Pakistan has said it is reviewing its relations and cooperation with the United States following a drone strike which killed a Taliban leader. News • 02 Nov 13
Pakistan urges US to end drone strikes Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged US President Barack Obama to end drone strikes in Pakistan. News • 24 Oct 13
Pakistan urges US to end drone strikes Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged US President Barack Obama to end drone strikes in Pakistan. News • 24 Oct 13
Obama announces revised drone policy US President Barack Obama outlined plans to limit the use of US drone strikes against extremists abroad. News • 23 May 13
Obama announces revised drone policy US President Barack Obama outlined plans to limit the use of US drone strikes against extremists abroad. News • 23 May 13
Al-Qaeda list for avoiding drones found in Mali An al-Qaeda list of 22 tips on how to avoid drones, left behind by Islamic extremists as they fled northern Mali last month, has been found. News • 22 Feb 13
Al-Qaeda list for avoiding drones found in Mali An al-Qaeda list of 22 tips on how to avoid drones, left behind by Islamic extremists as they fled northern Mali last month, has been found. News • 22 Feb 13
