Non-EU Resident Operator Registration
Verified from official sourcesVersion 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026
In plain language
If you live outside the EU, you must register as a drone operator with the aviation authority of the first EU country you plan to fly in (such as the IAA if starting in Ireland).
Requirement as structured
Non-EU residents must register as a drone operator with the National Aviation Authority of the first EU country where they intend to conduct operations.
Original regulatory text
Therefore, as a non-EU resident, you are also required to register with the National Aviation Authority of the first EU country where you intend to operate which would be IAA for the Republic of Ireland.