A judge has granted the Director of Public Prosecutions another two months to complete the trial book of evidence for a man who denies using a drone that interfered with the operation of Dublin Airport.
Ainis Guzauskus, 41, is accused of an offence under section three of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1975, unlawfully and intentionally interfering with the operation of an air navigation facility, Dublin Airport, by flying a DJI Mavic mini 2 drone, on 2 July 2022.
The father-of-two, from Ridgewood Close, Swords, Co Dublin, appeared again at Dublin District Court, which had already heard he denies the charges.
Judge Treasa Kelly noted that the prosecution book of evidence was not ready, and she granted a two-month adjournment.
Judge Kelly ordered the accused to appear again in January for the DPP to prepare a book of evidence, which must be served on the accused before the District Court grants a trial order.
Mr Guzauskus was remanded on continuing bail.
He must only go to the airport if he has a valid ticket and has other bail terms: a ban on drone flying, an order not to apply for a new passport, be contactable by phone, and not leave the State without the court's permission.
The court has heard the accused lived in Ireland for 14 years and did not require an interpreter.
Mr Guzauskus is in full-time work but was entitled to legal aid.
In an unrelated prosecution, Eric Brills, 50, of Holywell Dale, Swords, Dublin, is accused of unlawfully and intentionally interfering with the operation of air navigation facilities at Dublin Airport by operating a drone in the 300-metre critical area on 24 January at Naul Road, Cloghran, Co Dublin, such act being likely to interfere with the safety of aircraft in flight.
In his case, the DPP also consented to "summary disposal on a guilty plea" at the District Court level.
Otherwise, he would face the Circuit Court.
Mr Brills has also entered a not-guilty plea and must return to court later this month to be served with his book of evidence.
It is illegal to fly drones within five kilometres of the airport; certain drones must be registered, depending on their sizes and each device has a unique digital fingerprint for identification.
