Late on the evening of October 2, Munich International Airport halted flight operations after multiple unconfirmed drone sightings in its airspace. Authorities restricted departures early, then suspended all takeoffs and landings until 5:00 a.m. local time the next morning. The disruption caused 17 outbound flights to be canceled, 15 incoming flights to be diverted (to […] The post Munich Airport Drone Disruption Raises Alarms over Civil Aviation Security appeared first on DRONELIFE.| DRONELIFE
Public concern about drones is rising worldwide, with authorities urging citizens to report sightings “without hesitation.” But does this approach help aviation safety—or does it risk fueling fear and misunderstanding? In today’s guest post, Stephen Sutton, founder of Finnish drone company Flyby Guys, explores the balance between public safety, perception, and the future of drone […] The post Drone Sightings: Reporting Risks or Overreacting? appeared first on DRONELIFE.| DRONELIFE
Congress fails to reauthorize DOJ, DHS counter-UAS power By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The federal government’s ability to disable and take down drones posing a potential threat to critical infrastructure such as power plants and airports ended at midnight, September 30, a victim of the legislative impasse that also has led to the wider […] The post Counter-UAS Authority Expires Amid Government Shutdown appeared first on DRONELIFE.| DRONELIFE