In the UK, much has been made about the sharp rise in 'near-misses' between drones and manned aircraft. It's highly likely that yes, the growing number of drones in the sky is causing more UAVs to fly too close to commercial airliners. However, the UK Airprox Board's worrying figures are based on pilot testimony and eyewitness accounts, rather than concrete evidence or … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel Launch Drone Incident Reporting System
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Why UK Near-Miss Statistics Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Barely a week goes by without the UK media rolling out yet another 'near-miss' drone collision story. Fear sells papers and the threat of imminent death makes for compelling clickbait, so it's to be expected. However, when that narrative threatens to have a detrimental impact on an industry still finding its feet we should all be worried. This week, the Press Association … [Read more...] about Why UK Near-Miss Statistics Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Reckless Drone Flight in Las Vegas Raises Concerns
A dramatic video bouncing around the internet shows an FPV pilot flying directly above a landing passenger plane heading into land at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas. The footage has been widely shared and condemned by the community. In this industry, it doesn't take much to kick off a fresh batch of negative headlines. Calls for stricter regulations on drone pilots are never … [Read more...] about Reckless Drone Flight in Las Vegas Raises Concerns
