Application for Cross-Border Operations by LUC Holders

In plain language

If you hold a Light UAS Certificate (LUC) from another EASA country and want to fly in Ireland, you must submit an application to the Irish Aviation Authority with your LUC terms and a KML file of your flight area.

Requirement as structured

A UAS operator holding a Light UAS Certificate (LUC) with privileges from another EASA Member State must submit an application, their LUC terms, and a KML file of the location to the Irish Aviation Authority before operating in Ireland.

Original regulatory text

A UAS operator, holding an LUC with privileges, registered in an EASA Member State other than the Republic of Ireland, that intends to conduct ‘specific’ category cross border operations or operations in Ireland, shall provide the Irish Aviation Authority, as the competent authority, with: • A completed application (Annex A), via email to drones@iaa.ie; • A copy of the term of LUC received; • A .kml file outlining the location(s) of the intended operation.