"Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin ran one tough race through the Phoenix Park on Tuesday only to face another tough challenge afterwards when he faced questions about his presidential campaign's drone usage. An "oversight" by a drone pilot who recorded social media footage of Mr Gavin and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers running in a Dublin park meant prior permission had not been sought."
"An "oversight" by a drone pilot who recorded social media footage of Mr Gavin and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers running in a Dublin park meant prior permission had not been sought. As the Chief Operating Officer of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates air safety, including the usage of unmanned flights, Mr Gavin has previously spoken about the importance of drone safety."
Jim Gavin ran through Phoenix Park in a campaign event and later faced questions about his presidential campaign's use of a drone. A drone pilot recorded social media footage of Gavin and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers running in a Dublin park without prior permission. The pilot described the failure to seek prior permission as an "oversight". Gavin serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), the regulator responsible for air safety and unmanned flights. Gavin has previously emphasized the importance of drone safety, creating tension between his regulatory role and the unauthorized recording.
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