These schools train drone pilots in Ireland, from first flights to commercial work. Programs, schedules, and pricing change often, so contact each school directly for current details.
The A1/A3 category requires a roughly 15-minute training video plus a 40-question exam with a 75 percent pass threshold, for 51 euros, resulting in a UAS Proof of Online Training valid 5 years. The A2 category, called the UAS Remote Pilot Competency Certificate, is delivered through a Designated UAS Training Organisation for 128 euros, also valid 5 years.
Specific-category training, resulting in a Remote Pilot Theoretical Knowledge Certificate, costs 205 euros.
Civil drone operation in Ireland is regulated by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) directly under EU Regulation 2019/947, since Ireland is a standard EU member state with no bilateral workaround. Registration costs 41 euros and is valid for 2 years, through the MySRS portal.
This page is for general orientation and may not reflect the latest regulatory changes. It is not legal advice: confirm current rules, fees, and permitted zones with your country's civil aviation authority before you fly.
A listing in this directory is not an endorsement, accreditation, or certification of any school, and does not indicate affiliation with or vetting by us. Confirm a school's credentials and authorizations directly with the school and the relevant authority.
IAA-approved school issuing the EU Open A2 certificate directly through the IAA.
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IAA Recognised Entity headquartered in Dublin with a training base in Rathdrum, Wicklow.
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