It's hoped new regulations on the ownership and operation of drones will make the airspace around airports like Shannon safer.
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Under legislation being debated in the European Parliament, all drones weighing over 250 grams will have to be registered with authorites, a change from the current Irish limit of over 1 kilogramme.
The rules will also seek to ensure that those flying drones in a public place are sufficiently skilled to do so.
Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune says while the devices have many benefits, they also present risks.
