Drones & UAVs

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.

See CAA rules for drones

Drone and UAV flight application

To apply for approval, please fill in the form below.

Or email applications and general enquiries directly to:
Allan Bostock – Ardmore Unicom Services

[email protected]

027 418 8083

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).

Drone Use Application Form

Flight procedures

Ardmore’s procedures and policies are here to ensure a smooth and safe flight.

See our procedures