All drone and UAV flights require prior approval from Ardmore Airport.
Our drones policy
Permission is required to fly a drone within 4km of Ardmore Airport Boundary.
Applications must be made at least 48hrs prior to drone operation, to allow time for risk assessment and NOTAM warnings.
NOTE: Non-airways airports, such as Ardmore, are not notified when you file a Flight Plan on Airways AirShare website. You must notify us directly at 027 418 8083.
Drone operator requirements
All drone operators must:
Have a Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot certificate issued by a CAA-approved organisation
OR hold an aviation Pilot Licence issued under rule part 61
OR be operating under a current CAA Part 101 or 102 certificate.
NOTE: Filling in this form does NOT constitute an approval. Requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Drone flights must NOT proceed without permission and initial contact from Allan Bostock.
*Please keep flights as brief as possible
**Depending on location and proximity to flight paths (lower reduces potential for conflict with aircraft).