Tag Archives: Airports and Airspace
Gatwick Airport Drama Uncovers Scary Truth About Consumer Drones
One of the amazing things about the recent drone incident at London Gatwick is that the appearance of two unmanned aerial vehicles flying into operational runway space prompted the closure of Britain’s second-busiest airport for more than a day. With … Continue reading
Is Our Airspace Safe? Why Counter Drone Technology is Necessary
Drone technology is pushing the limits of everything from wildlife photography to home security, giving civilians the ability to explore higher and farther without any license or training. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are here to stay, and that means our … Continue reading
Drone spotted near Logan by Delta flight crew
A drone was sighted about 15 miles northeast of Boston Logan International Airport by the crew of a Delta Air Lines flight on Wednesday, The Boston Globe reports. A drone was sighted about 15 miles northeast of Boston Logan International … Continue reading
Europe to test drone airspace integration systems
A series of drone demonstration projects are set to begin in Europe to develop manned/unmanned traffic management. The €9.5bn (US$10.8bn) U-space program consists of nine projects which will test a range of drone operations and their interaction with manned aviation … Continue reading