Our London correspondent, Malek Murison, reports on the fallout from the 'Battle of Gatwick' airport debacle. Drones are often in the news at this time of year. More often than not, the stories are harmless: Aviation authorities laying down the law to the influx of new pilots, viral videos of thousand-dollar models taking a debut flight straight into a Christmas tree. That … [Read more...] about What Can We Learn From The Drone Disruption at Gatwick Airport?
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Pilots in UK Ask for Stricter Drone Regs and Registration
Airline pilots in the UK are asking the government to impose stricter regulations on drones, citing four "near-miss" incidents at UK airports in a single month, the Guardian reports. The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) called on lawmakers for "urgent action" after the four “category A” incidents in which a "serious risk of a collision … [Read more...] about Pilots in UK Ask for Stricter Drone Regs and Registration
UK House of Lords to Meet on Drones
A committee from the UK's House of Lords will meet today with drone experts to discuss whether or not safety regulations require updating. Along with safety concerns, issues of privacy and data protection will also be on the docket. The meeting could not come at a better time, as drones have been making headlines all over the UK in the last few weeks. It was recently … [Read more...] about UK House of Lords to Meet on Drones
