Some news outlets still identify the drone operators as "Eco-terrorists." Others mention organized crime. One poice chief suggested that the flying object causing complete chaos at Gatwick Airport last week might not even have been a drone. The U.K. government and military, airport authorities and law enforcement have all committed major resources to the crime: but so far, … [Read more...] about Here’s the Latest on the Gatwick Drone Disruption: Damaged Drone Being Tested for DNA Evidence
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BREAKING NEWS: Rogue Drones – Major UK Airport Shuts Down after Unauthorized Drone Sightings
If the rogue drones flying around Gatwick Airport yesterday were merely out for fun, they chose a particularly bad time to break the rules. During the holiday travel rush, flights were suspended, rerouted and delayed until 3 am Thursday local time at Gatwick Airport in England, due to reported sightings of drones within the restricted zone of the airport. The news was … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Rogue Drones – Major UK Airport Shuts Down after Unauthorized Drone Sightings
Drone Blamed for Disrupted Flights at Gatwick Airport
A rogue drone has been blamed for two runway closures and the diversion of five flights at Gatwick Airport in the U.K. yesterday. The BBC reports that Sussex Police are investigating a reported drone sighting that caused the problems. "Runway operations at Gatwick were suspended between 18:10 BST and 18:19, and again from 18:36 to 18:41, resulting in a small number of … [Read more...] about Drone Blamed for Disrupted Flights at Gatwick Airport
British Safety Agencies Storm Drone Rush
Public-safety agencies in Great Britain are adopting drone technology at an astounding rate, a new media report reveals. According to Sky News, “two thirds of fire services in the UK and half of police forces are now using drones or are planning to.” Wales and England are leading the way and many agencies use drone training companies such as Sky-Futures to earn their wings … [Read more...] about British Safety Agencies Storm Drone Rush
