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Case No. 19759Interfering with the operation of an air navigation facility (Air Navigation and Transport Act 1975, s.3) · Co. Dublin · 2 Jul 2022

Man pleads not guilty in Dublin Airport drone case

A man aged 41, named as Ainis Guzauskus, is accused of unlawfully and intentionally interfering with the operation of an air navigation facility by allegedly flying a DJI Mavic mini 2 drone at Dublin Airport on 2 July 2022. He is charged under section 3 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1975. On 22 September 2023 he appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court, where his defence solicitor confirmed he pleads not guilty. The DPP directed a trial on indictment, so a contested case would go to a jury trial in the Circuit Court, and the judge adjourned the case until November for a book of evidence to be prepared while he remains on continuing bail with a ban on drone flying.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man aged 41, named as Ainis Guzauskus, is accused of unlawfully and intentionally interfering with the operation of an air navigation facility.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Dublin Airport, Dublin.
When
The alleged offence took place on 2 July 2022.
Cause
The accused is alleged to have flown a DJI Mavic mini 2 drone.
Charges
He is accused of an offence under section 3 of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1975.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on 22 September 2023 to enter a plea.
  • His defence solicitor confirmed that he pleads not guilty.
  • The DPP directed a trial on indictment, so a contested case would be heard by a jury in the Circuit Court.
  • The judge adjourned the case until November so the DPP can prepare a book of evidence.
Sentence
He was remanded on continuing bail.
Other details
  • His bail terms include a ban on flying drones.
  • The court heard that he has lived in Ireland for 14 years.
  • The article describes him as a second man who has pleaded not guilty, and does not explain the first man.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe drone flight was at Dublin Airport. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 2 July 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe accused allegedly flew a DJI Mavic mini 2 drone. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of an offence under section three of the Air Navigation and Transport Act 1975. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court to enter a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHis defence solicitor confirmed he pleads not guilty. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed a trial on indictment, so he would face a jury trial in the Circuit Court if he contested the case. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case until November for the DPP to prepare a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceHe was remanded on continuing bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHis bail terms include a ban on drone flying. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe court heard he has lived in Ireland for 14 years. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man pleads not guilty in Dublin Airport drone case

    First report on this case in the list. Reports the not guilty plea at Dublin District Court on 22 September 2023, the trial route and the adjournment to November.

    accused, Ainis Guzauskus, 41, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Ainis Guzauskus