Gatwick closed
Dec 20th 2018, 1:31 pm
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Gatwick closed
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/w...rt-drones.html
Wow so many people stuck because of an idiot. !!!
Wow so many people stuck because of an idiot. !!!
Dec 20th 2018, 3:20 pm
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Re: Gatwick closed
Up to five years in prison if they catch the operator(s).
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-eng...ussex-46564814
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-eng...ussex-46564814
Dec 20th 2018, 3:34 pm
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I don't know why the bloody things aren't banned, or at least licensed and only available (and traceable) to those who can prove they need them for a legitimate purpose. The security of airspace vs being able to play with a toy - no contest.
Dec 20th 2018, 3:43 pm
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Re: Gatwick closed
They need a anti FPV drone drone, send it up and smash into this one or just have a cable dangle down is enough to stop this
Dec 20th 2018, 4:38 pm
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Trouble is the genie is out of the bottle & everyone is playing catch-up.
Jan 8th 2019, 5:25 pm
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Jan 8th 2019, 5:28 pm
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Jan 8th 2019, 6:06 pm
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Jan 8th 2019, 6:16 pm
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Just pilot exercises in preparation for the real thing.
Jan 8th 2019, 6:19 pm
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You're winging it now!
Jan 8th 2019, 6:24 pm
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I didn't realise one could see London so clearly from the airport
