on 21-12-2018 07:37
Gatwick's runway has reopened after drones caused the airport to shut down for more than a day.
Causing absolute chaos for 100,000 travellers pre- Christmas.
The airport felt this was a deliberate attack to cause as much upset to travel arrangements.
Airport authorities even called the army..
The last confirmed sighting of any drone was at 10 pm last night
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-46643173
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on 11-01-2019 20:06
11-01-2019 20:18 - edited 11-01-2019 20:19
11-01-2019 20:18 - edited 11-01-2019 20:19
This section of the article is also very relevant...
'This recent rash of unconfirmed drone sightings may reflect the power of suggestion more than actual use of drones at airports,” said Brendan Schulman, DJI Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs. “As more airports and airlines use drones for their own inspection, surveying and security purposes, aviation stakeholders must determine how to respond to drone sightings in ways that help ensure safety but cause the least disruption. DJI stands ready to assist the industry with this important work.”
(There was a suggestion in one newspaper that the drone seen actually belonged to the airport police)
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