Drone Incidents

Near-misses, crashes, airspace violations, and arrests — when drone flights go wrong.

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Airspace Breach by Drone Diverts Flight to Dominican Republic

A recent airspace invasion by a drone led to the rerouting of an Iberia flight, initially destined for Puerto Rico, to the Dominican Republic.

Haye KestelooJan 4

Florida

Drone-Helicopter Collision in Florida Prompts Safety Concerns

A Close Call Above Daytona Beach In a startling incident over Daytona Beach, Florida, a commercial helicopter collided with a drone, narrowly averting a potential disaster. The drone incident, which reportedly took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday above the Daytona Beach Flea Market, has raised serious questions about drone safety and airspace regulation. Details…

Haye KestelooDec 31

Police

Rogue Drone Incident Raises Security Fears During King’s Coronation

Fears of a possible Russian sabotage attempt gripped central London on May 6, the day of the King's coronation. An amateur drone pilot...

Haye KestelooDec 26

Five years ago, the UK’s Gatwick Airport, bustling with holiday travelers, faced an unprecedented disruption. On the evening of December 19, 2018, all flights were grounded due to a drone sighting near the runway.

Drone Incidents

Revisiting the Gatwick Drone Chaos: Lessons Learned and Future Threats

Five years ago, the UK’s Gatwick Airport, bustling with holiday travelers, faced an unprecedented drone disruption. On the evening of December 19

Haye KestelooDec 20

FAA

Drone Disruptions: Elevated Concerns at Ravens Games

In a breach of security, the airspace above M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore witnessed an unprecedented eight drone violations during November

Haye KestelooDec 6

Drone Strike

Dreadful Mistake: 85 Lives Lost in Drone Tragedy in Nigeria

At least 85 civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, lost their lives in a Nigerian army drone strike that mistakenly targeted a religious

Haye KestelooDec 6