Immediate Notification of Accidents and Serious Incidents

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Article 12Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone is involved in an accident or a serious incident, you must report it immediately to the authorities.

Requirement as structured

In the case of an accident or serious incident, the operator of the UAS shall immediately notify the relevant authority in accordance with the applicable accident investigation regulations.

Original regulatory text

In the case of an accident or serious incident, the operator of the UAS shall immediately notify the UAS Division of the Authority, an Garda Síochána, and in accordance with the Air Navigation (Notification and Investigation of Accidents, Serious Incidents and Incidents) Regulations 2009, the Air Accident Investigation Unit.