I've just completed registration as a Class 1/3 UAS operator in Ireland, which is also accepted in all 27 European Union member countries. [Edit: Four non-EU countries also honor the EASA registration: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Norway.] You can register in any member country; I chose English-speaking Ireland. Registration is required for all drones weighing more than 250 grams or having a camera. The EU countries use a common set of regulations, though individual countries may add additional requirements.
The process was straightforward, the registration is good for five years, and the cost was $33. After setting up an account at the Irish Aviation Authority website, there was an online training film and a 40-question exam. If you have difficulty passing the exam, you really shouldn't be using a television remote control.
The Class 1/3 registration covers drones weighing less than 500 g and 25 kg, respectively, for recreational operations. (There's an exemption from the new class identification label requirements for drones weighing less than 500 g and built before 1/1/2023.)
This page describes the registration and testing process:
MySRS IAA User Portal - Use this to register.
Summary of EU UAS regulations:
Irish Aviation Authority UAS pages:
The process was straightforward, the registration is good for five years, and the cost was $33. After setting up an account at the Irish Aviation Authority website, there was an online training film and a 40-question exam. If you have difficulty passing the exam, you really shouldn't be using a television remote control.
The Class 1/3 registration covers drones weighing less than 500 g and 25 kg, respectively, for recreational operations. (There's an exemption from the new class identification label requirements for drones weighing less than 500 g and built before 1/1/2023.)
This page describes the registration and testing process:
MySRS IAA User Portal - Use this to register.
MySRS
www.iaa.ie
Summary of EU UAS regulations:
Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945) - Revision from April 2024 — Available in pdf, xml, and online format | EASA
This publication contains the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft, displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format, with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks.
www.easa.europa.eu
Irish Aviation Authority UAS pages:
Drone Operator Registration
www.iaa.ie
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