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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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After Massive Disruptions, U.K. Airports Bring Out the Big Guns to Stop Drones
British airports are boosting their counterdrone efforts after severe disruption during the holiday period, marking the first concrete sign that the three-days of flight mayhem could be a catalyst for spending on systems to thwart the malicious use of unmanned … Continue reading
The NYPD planned to use drones during Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration. Then it started raining.
Before they pack into Times Square on Monday night, thousands of New Year’s Eve revelers will pass through the kind of intensive security measures that are normally found inside the nation’s airports. While the crowd will probably be keenly aware … Continue reading
