Ireland
Hire a drone pilot in Ireland
UAVsForHire connects Irish buyers with IAA-registered EASA commercial drone operators for roof inspections, aerial surveys, mapping, thermal imaging, real estate media, construction monitoring and specialist UAV work across Ireland.
Buyer use cases
What buyers in Ireland hire drone operators for
- Roof and building condition inspections
- Construction site progress monitoring and volumetrics
- Real estate and property marketing media
- Topographic surveys and earthworks measurement
- Solar PV and wind turbine inspections
- Thermal imaging of buildings, plant and infrastructure
- Insurance claims and post-incident assessments
- Agricultural crop scouting and spray planning
Pricing guide
Typical drone hire pricing in Ireland (EUR)
Indicative ranges only. Actual quotes depend on site, deliverables, certifications required and turnaround.
| Residential roof inspection | €150–€500 |
| Commercial roof or façade inspection | €400–€2,000 |
| Aerial photography (half-day) | €400–€1,200 |
| Aerial video shoot (full-day, edited) | €1,000–€5,000 |
| Topographic drone survey (small site) | €800–€2,500 |
| LiDAR survey | €2,000–€10,000 |
| Thermal inspection (solar / building) | €500–€3,000 |
See our guide on how much it costs to hire a drone pilot for a fuller breakdown.
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Drone regulation in Ireland
Commercial UAV work in Ireland is regulated by IAA (Irish Aviation Authority).
- Ireland follows the EASA drone framework administered by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).
- Operators must register and hold the relevant pilot competency (A1/A3, A2 CofC, or Specific category authorisation).
- Pilots must check controlled airspace, restricted areas and landowner permission before commercial flights.
Drone regulations vary by country and project type. Buyers should confirm that the operator is appropriately authorised, insured and able to complete the type of flight required.
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