Aviation safety chief Jim Gavin filmed presidential running video using drone in 'red zone'

"Footage used on social media did not have green light from AirNav Fianna Fáil blames 'oversight' by the camera operator Gavin previously gave warnings about the need for drone operators to know the rules"

"A promotional video of presidential candidate and aviation safety chief Jim Gavin taking part in a Parkrun event was filmed using a drone a in a "red zone" without permission. The Fianna Fáil nominee has blamed an unnamed drone pilot for the "oversight", despite the fact he is the chief operations officer for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)."

Footage used on social media did not have a green light from AirNav, and Fianna Fáil blamed an unnamed camera operator for the oversight. Jim Gavin previously warned that drone operators need to know the rules. A promotional video of the presidential candidate and aviation safety chief Jim Gavin at a Parkrun event was filmed using a drone in a "red zone" without permission. The Fianna Fáil nominee blamed an unnamed drone pilot for the oversight despite being the chief operations officer for the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). The incident raises questions about compliance with aviation safety rules and responsibility for drone operations.

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