New rules on drone use in Ireland will come into force on Monday.

All drones weighing 1kg or more will have to be registered with the Irish Aviation Authority. A small registration fee of €5 will apply from February - with the IAA allowing people to register for free until then.

It's estimated there are over 4,000 drones in use in Ireland, with the numbers set to rise over the Christmas period. The new rules are designed to improve safety.

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