Earlier this week, word began circulating among drone operators in Cork – architects, roofers, corporate video creators and wedding photographers – of a new rule requiring two days' notice of intention to fly a drone over large swathes of the city.

The IAA had announced the new rule, which comes into effect today, quickly and with little fanfare, and as the Irish Examiner's Emer Walsh reported on Monday, the operators were not happy.  

What is the new rule, who’s impacted, and – perhaps most importantly – who stands to benefit?

Business reporter Emer Walsh explains the issues on today’s episode of The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast.

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ieExplains: What are the new drone flight restrictions in Cork and why are they coming into effect?

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