Tag Archives: Hobby and Consumer Drones
Gatwick airport’s £1million military-grade anti-drone system that tracks and downs devices revealed, as chaos spreads to Heathrow with flights delayed after POLICE see rogue craft above runway
The technology deployed by Gatwick airport bosses to prevent further drone chaos has been revealed as an advanced system used by the U.S. military that can cost as little as £800,000. It comes after disruption spread to Heathrow when flights … Continue reading
UK considers 5km drone exclusion zone around airports
Ministers are considering the introduction of a 5km drone exclusion zone around commercial airports as they seek to tighten rules governing the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the wake of the Gatwick disruption at Christmas. The government will issue … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Airports and Airspace, Hobby and Consumer Drones, Restrictions, Safety
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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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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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