# Drone no-fly zones in Ireland

Ireland publishes **86 official drone (UAS) geographical zones**, maintained by Irish Aviation Authority / AirNav Ireland under Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that dataset directly and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

## Key facts
- Zones tracked: **86**
  - Prohibited: 3
  - Requires authorisation: 75
  - Conditional: 7
  - No restriction: 1
- Publishing authority: Irish Aviation Authority / AirNav Ireland
- Official source: https://www.iaa.ie/general-aviation/drones/uas-geographic-zones
- Dataset: IAA / AirNav Ireland - UAS geographical zones (ED-318)
- Data version: 2026-07-25
- Last refreshed by canfly?: 2026-07-31
- Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15
- Cost: free, no account required

## Zones by restriction type

| Restriction | Zones | What it means |
|---|---:|---|
| Prohibited | 3 | Drone flight is not permitted. |
| Requires authorisation | 75 | Authorisation from the responsible authority is required before flying. |
| Conditional | 7 | Flight is allowed only under stated conditions, for example an altitude cap. |
| No restriction | 1 | No additional restriction beyond the general rules; usually informational. |

## Downloads
Zones for any area of Ireland can be exported as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl `.plan` geofence - ready for DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps. See https://canfly.io/download?country=IRL.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I fly a drone in Ireland?
You can fly a drone in Ireland outside the official UAS geographical zones published by Irish Aviation Authority / AirNav Ireland. canfly? currently tracks 86 such zones in Ireland, colour-coded by restriction, so you can check any location before you fly. Always confirm against the official source before a flight.

### How many drone no-fly zones are there in Ireland?
Ireland currently has 86 published UAS geographical zones: 3 prohibited, 75 requires authorisation, 7 conditional, 1 no restriction. These are published by Irish Aviation Authority / AirNav Ireland and refreshed automatically.

### Who publishes the drone zones for Ireland?
Irish Aviation Authority / AirNav Ireland publishes Ireland's UAS geographical zones under EU Regulation 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that official data and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

### Can I download Ireland's drone zones for my controller?
Yes. You can download Ireland's zones - or just the area you're flying - as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl .plan geofence, ready to load into apps like DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps.

## Related
- EU/EEA coverage matrix: https://canfly.io/coverage
- Interactive map: https://canfly.io/map?country=IRL
- Loading zones onto a controller: https://canfly.io/guide

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**Citing this page:** canfly?, “Drone no-fly zones in Ireland”, https://canfly.io/drone-zones/ireland (data as of 2026-07-25).
canfly? aggregates the official UAS geographical zones that EU and EEA states publish under
Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. It is not an air-traffic or flight-authorisation service;
critical flights must be confirmed against the national authority.