Tag Archives: Drone Operator
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
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Tagged Airports and Airspace, Drone Operator, Hobby and Consumer Drones, Restrictions, Safety
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Don’t Harass Wildlife With Drones
On Sunday and Monday, Twitter was abuzz over a harrowing Russian video, obviously shot with a drone, that showed a mother bear and cub making their way across a steep, snowy ridge. As the drone films, the cub falls down … Continue reading
Is That Right? Do you need a license to fly a drone at home?
Drones, the common name for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), are increasingly filling our skies. As Washington begins to tighten the rules about operating drones, many people remain confused about the current rules, particularly over the question of when you need … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, FAA, Hobby and Consumer Drones, Registration, Regulation
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Virgin Atlantic jet in ‘closest ever’ near-miss with drone on approach to Heathrow
Ten feet was all that separated a Virgin Atlantic jet from colliding with a high-flying drone in what is thought to have been the closest ever near-miss between one of the gadgets and a commercial airliner, a new report has … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Drone Operator, Safety
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