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Drone Insurance

The SIRC Office have prepared a short set of requirements for the use of drones by UCD personnel which are detailed in the (opens in a new window)UCD Drone Users - Guidance. These requirements have been drawn up based on current European legislative requirements for the operation of drones. The process of how to obtain drone operator insurance is also outlined in this guidance document.

It is advised that persons review all European legislative requirements relating to drone operation and ensure that they are adhering to same (Further information on drone regulations and guidance is available the (opens in a new window)Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and the (opens in a new window)European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)). 

Further information

Please complete the (opens in a new window)UCD Drone Registration Form below to register the ownership and use of a drone.  This form is for UCD owned and managed drones and should only be completed by UCD personnel.

A separate application must be completed for each drone. Further information on drone regulations and guidance is available the (opens in a new window)Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and the (opens in a new window)European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

For further information, please contact (opens in a new window)sirc@ucd.ie

To operate a drone on campus, the following must be supplied to the (opens in a new window)UCD SIRC Office:

  • Insurance details for the drone operator specifically stating the operation of drones within the business description.
  • Indemnity to UCD
  • IAA registration and approval / licence for the flight / use
  • Risk assessments / flight plan for the drone operation.

Contact UCD SIRC Office

University SIRC Office, Roebuck Castle, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
T: +353 1 716 8771 | E: sirc@ucd.ie