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# drones - Thursday 4 June, 2020
Coronavirus: Irish researchers develop drone that can deliver UV light to disinfect public spaces
The drones could be used at night time to sterilise empty trains, buses and restaurants.
# drones - Tuesday 12 May, 2020
Drones to be deployed to assist firefighters tackling forest fires over coming months
It’s the second year drones will be used to monitor designated ‘hot spots’ across regions of Dublin, Wicklow and the Midlands.
# drones - Friday 3 January, 2020
'This is the most fun business on the planet, the most difficult but the most fun'
How Bobby Healy plans to put food delivery drones in Irish skies in 2020 with Manna.
# drones - Sunday 29 December, 2019
Your crashcourse in... 5g and other tech trends for 2020
AI, edge computing and drones: It’s going to be an interesting new year.
# drones - Friday 20 December, 2019
Your crashcourse in... 5g and other tech trends for 2020
AI, edge computing and drones: It’s going to be an interesting new year.
# drones - Friday 29 November, 2019
Irish Aviation Authority warns drone users to follow the rules or face 'very serious consequences'
There are a number of regulations associated with using drones in Ireland and they must be registered with the IAA.
# drones - Thursday 10 October, 2019
This startup's drones are getting ready for take off from Clare
In our weekly Startup Scout series, Fora picks out promising companies that are emerging from Ireland.
# drones - Wednesday 18 September, 2019
US says 'Iranian attack' on Saudi oil facilities was 'act of war'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the comments when arriving in the Saudi city of Jeddah.
# drones - Friday 13 September, 2019
Police arrest five people over plans to shut down Heathrow airport with drones
A campaign by Heathrow Pause – an offshoot of the Extinction Rebellion – was planned for this morning.
# drones - Thursday 25 April, 2019
Bobby Healy's Manna plans to bring the drone food delivery service live in Ireland this year
The autonomous drone startup is getting ready to come out of ‘dark mode’.
# drones - Sunday 24 March, 2019
Flyers distributed to plane spotters as Dublin Airport seeks to prevent drone incidents
Flights were temporarily suspended at Dublin Airport 21 February due to a drone sighting.
# drones - Saturday 23 February, 2019
How many minutes did Dublin Airport shut down for due to a drone sighting? It's the week in numbers
Plus: The percentage of people who would like to see a united Ireland in their lifetime.
# drones - Friday 22 February, 2019
Poll: Should it be mandatory to register all drones?
Dublin Airport yesterday temporarily suspended all flights for 30 minutes due to the sighting of a drone.
# drones - Monday 11 February, 2019
UK plans drone 'swarm squadrons' after Brexit, says defence secretary
Gavin Williamson said Britain must strengthen its global presence after Brexit.
# drones - Wednesday 9 January, 2019
Special meeting of 'risk group' to assess threat of drone use near Irish airports
The meeting was called following possible drone activity at two London airports.
Anyone found guilty of operating drone at airfield 'could face life sentence', Met Police says
Departures from Heathrow Airport were suspended temporarily yesterday following a suspected drone sighting.
# drones - Saturday 29 December, 2018
Sussex chief: Some drone sightings at Gatwick may have been of police drones
Over 100,000 people were left stranded at the airport a few days before Christmas because of a reported drone sighting.
# drones - Saturday 22 December, 2018
Two arrested over 'criminal use of drones' as disruption continues at Gatwick
Flights resumed at Gatwick yesterday, but knock-on delays are still affecting passengers this weekend.
# drones - Friday 21 December, 2018
People told to report illegal use of drones amid concerns Irish airport could be hit like Gatwick
Hundreds of flights were cancelled and more than 100,000 passengers affected.
# drones - Sunday 25 November, 2018
Civil Defence volunteers receive drone licenses, will help find missing people
There are 20 drones available throughout the country.
# drones - Sunday 9 September, 2018
Goodbye cat burglar, hello drone burglar: Here's what crime will look like in future
From data theft to using remote-controlled flying machines.
# drones - Thursday 23 August, 2018
Temporary ban on drones to be enforced in parts of Dublin and Knock during Pope visit
The Air Corps said that “if you use a drone in the Dublin area you may be acting illegally”.
# drones - Friday 6 July, 2018
'Severe safety risk': Public warned not to fly drones above wildfires
Yesterday marked the sixth consecutive day that the Defence Forces deployed the Air Corps to assist firefighting operations.
# drones - Sunday 25 March, 2018
Bye-bye pizza guy, no more spice bag shame: The future of getting a takeaway
Oh, and… hello flying robots.
# drones - Thursday 15 February, 2018
The government is going to use drones to crack down on illegal dumping
Local authorities and community groups can now apply for funding under the initiative.
# drones - Saturday 20 January, 2018
Drunk droning in the US state of New Jersey is now illegal
Infractions can be punishable by up to six months in prison and a $1,000 (€815) fine.
# drones - Tuesday 26 December, 2017
Did you get a drone for Christmas? Here's everything you need to know before flying it
There are a few essential things you need to before you fly your drone.
# drones - Sunday 24 December, 2017
Just one prosecution over illegal drone use since regulations introduced
Experts say the popularity of these devices in both commercial and domestic markets has skyrocketed in recent years.
# drones - Sunday 17 December, 2017
Australia is using drones to spot sharks before they attack
“The reason the drone is so important is sometimes we can’t see over the waves,” a surfing representative said.
# drones - Saturday 21 October, 2017
Dublin Fire Brigade to use drones 'extensively' in the run up to Halloween
It will also use a live feed showing bonfires and other incidents similar to the one used for Storm Ophelia.
# drones - Thursday 17 August, 2017
Drones banned from flying over Trevor Deely search site
Gardaí have been searching the site in Dublin 20 since Saturday.
# drones - Saturday 24 June, 2017
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Here’s what you need to know this morning.
# drones - Sunday 11 June, 2017
Futuristic 'drone ports' are one way of redesigning empty shopping centres
As the e-commerce sector grows, the ‘drone port’ could make deliveries easier for companies.
# drones - Saturday 11 March, 2017
Drones to be used in crackdown on illegal dumping
Minister Denis Naughten is to launch the new project in Galway on Monday
# drones - Monday 27 February, 2017
'No Drone Zone': Dublin Airport launches campaign to safeguard flying space
There were 856 cases worldwide where drones got close to an aircraft between 2013 and 2015.
# drones - Sunday 26 February, 2017
Here's how the international community stops drones from crashing into aircraft
As commercial and private drones become ever more prevalent, the risk of airplane strikes heightens accordingly.
# drones - Sunday 15 January, 2017
The US could unleash micro-drones that move in swarms
A recent test included 103 micro-drones being used in California.
# drones - Monday 26 December, 2016
Own a drone? These tips will help you take great photos with one
For one, don’t ever shoot in JPEG. It’s not worth it.
# drones - Sunday 25 December, 2016
Did you get a drone for Christmas? Don't fly it straight away
You should check a few things first before you go on your maiden flight.
# drones - Saturday 3 December, 2016
Hackers to start hijacking drones used for deliveries and policing
Security experts warn this is the next step for cybercriminals.
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
Poll Results:
No (6457)
Yes (2785)
No opinion (235)
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