Share this article Restrictions could be eased on the use of drones in the Dublin area, under new proposals from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). It has launched a public consultation on the proposed changes, which would apply to the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) geographical zone for the Dublin area - the country's busiest air traffic space. As part of the changes, restrictions could be eased while maintaining protection for airports, air corridors and sensitive State infrastructure - such as hospitals and prisons. Drones in the Dublin area are currently restricted to a height of 15m (50ft). The changes would introduce graduated limits, depending on a location, of up to a maximum of 100 metres without needing special permission from the IAA.