It is illegal to fly drones within 5 km of the airport
Two men charged in unrelated cases of drones being flown around Dublin airport have appeared in court.
It is illegal to fly drones within 5 km of the airport; drones over a certain size must be registered, and each device has a unique digital fingerprint for identification.
41-year-old Ainis Guzauskus of Ridgewood Close, Swords in Dublin charges related to knowingly causing a false alarm by flying a drone at Naul Road, which interfered with the operation of an aerodrome on July 2, 2022.
Bail with conditions was granted, and he was before Dublin District Court again today where Gardaí said more time was needed to get DPP directions.
He was consent to a length adjournment - and he's now due to appear again on May 9th.
Mr Guzauskus has yet to indicate a plea"
In an unrelated prosecution, Eric Brills, 50, of Holywell Dale, Swords, Dublin, was charged earlier.
It is alleged that he unlawfully and intentionally interfered with the operation of air navigation facilities at Dublin Airport on January 24, at Naul Road, Cloghran, Co Dublin.
Mr Brills was granted bail and is due back in court on April 14 for the DPP's directions.
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