Ireland’s only dedicated online aviation supplies store, Pilot.ie, has just taken another exciting step forward by expanding its digital library to include ASA eBooks, now featuring drone and unmanned aviation titles for the very first time. Known for supplying pilots and aviation enthusiasts with high-quality gear, charts, books, and training materials, Pilot.ie is steadily strengthening its footprint in the digital learning space.
With the addition of ASA’s well-regarded eBook collection, it’s now easier than ever for both new and experienced pilots to access reliable aviation content. This week marks the introduction of drone-focused eBooks, a direct response to the growing popularity of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and model aircraft across Ireland.
Pilot.ie has just added three ASA eBooks tailored for drone and model aircraft operators:
- Getting Started with Drones and Model Airplanes
- The Droner’s Manual
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Guide
While these books are written with U.S. regulations in mind, they offer globally relevant instruction on aerodynamics, flight safety, operational planning, and fundamental piloting skills — making them highly useful for Irish drone operators navigating both hobby and professional environments.
Spotlight Title: The Droner’s Manual
For those looking to develop their drone skills beyond basic take-off and landing, The Droner’s Manual stands out as a particularly valuable resource. This eBook goes far beyond introductory concepts, offering detailed, engineering-influenced insights into flight mechanics & performance. The book explains how weight, balance, propulsion, and environmental factors affect flight stability, essential knowledge for anyone flying in Ireland’s variable weather. Readers learn how to plan, map, and execute aerial missions safely, including best practices for photography, surveying, and inspection work.
It covers diagnosing common aircraft problems, battery care, firmware management, and preflight checklists to keep operations smooth and safe. Even though regulations differ across countries, the underlying principles of safe flight, assessing hazards, choosing safe flight environments, and preparing fail-safes, remain universal. For drone pilots who want to elevate their flying from casual to competent, this manual provides structured guidance that’s practical, accessible, and highly transferable to Irish operations under the IAA and EASA framework.
To purchase the newly added eBooks directly from Pilot.ie, Click Here.
