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Thousands of spectators descend on Dun Laoghaire harbour for Red Bull Flugtag

43 teams of aspiring aviators battled it out for the top prize in Dublin today.

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May 20th 2018, 6:24 PM

Drones to be used in crackdown on illegal dumping

Minister Denis Naughten is to launch the new project in Galway on Monday

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Mar 11th 2017, 6:45 AM

How racing with drones is like being a 'very fast bird'

It’s in its infancy, but with the national championships happening this weekend, those involved hope it will become something bigger.

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Aug 25th 2016, 8:30 PM