There has been massive growth in the number of drones being flown in Ireland, with more than 4,000 already in use.

80 commercial operators use drones for filming, surveying land or aerial photography.

They are now being developed for use by fire crews and emergency medics.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) is urging anyone with a drone to go through proper training, and not to operate the unmanned aircraft near airports.

A number of people are currently being prosecuted for illegally using drones.

The chair of the Unmanned Aircraft Association of Ireland, Julie Garland, says the sky is the limit in terms of what drones can be used for.

The IAA director of safety regulation, Ralph James, has this advice for drone users.

So how does it all work?

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