It's fair to say that the UK has a drone problem. Long before the chaos at Gatwick airport in December 2018, weekly news stories reported on 'near misses' from all over the country. Across much of the media, it's been portrayed as only a matter of time until a deadly, catastrophic air disaster occurs as a result of a drone. In some ways, this regular bout of hysteria laid … [Read more...] about UK Government Announces New Counter Drone Strategy
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How Did Drones Become a Protest Tool?
Talk to any science fiction fan about drones and they'll tell you that our favorite flying robots aren't just useful tools in agriculture and construction. They are the inevitable agents of dystopian governments. Traditionally, drones are symbols of intimidation and oppression, spying from above and keeping the people under close watch. But strangely enough, some recent … [Read more...] about How Did Drones Become a Protest Tool?
Was the Gatwick Incident Really Caused by a Drone? The Blue Ribbon Task Force Report, and DJI’s Response
The effects of the Gatwick airport closure incidents this December have been significant for the drone industry. The event was so expensive and disruptive that policy makers around the world - as well as drone manufacturers and airspace security or counter-drone solution providers - have moved to address the risk of similar incident. Today, the Blue Ribbon Task Force on UAS … [Read more...] about Was the Gatwick Incident Really Caused by a Drone? The Blue Ribbon Task Force Report, and DJI’s Response
Flawed BBC Drone Documentary Does Further Damage to UK Drone Industry
Commentary. The UK drone industry has taken a beating in recent weeks. First, the head of Unmanned Traffic Management at NATS, Andy Sage, took it upon himself to categorize drone pilots as either “clueless, careless, and criminal” in a parliamentary hearing - a mistake he has since apologized for. And then on July 1st, the BBC aired a documentary titled 'Britain's Next … [Read more...] about Flawed BBC Drone Documentary Does Further Damage to UK Drone Industry
New Drone Measures Come Into Force As UK Expands Airport No-Fly Zones
The UK Government is today putting into place new legislation that will extend no-fly zones around airports to 5km. There is also a promise to impose major penalties for those who break the law. The government decided to bring in the changes before the new Drones Bill has been finalized, in part as a reaction to the events at Gatwick airport before Christmas. Penalties … [Read more...] about New Drone Measures Come Into Force As UK Expands Airport No-Fly Zones
