Drone pilots warned after close call with passenger jet

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Drone pilots warned after close call with passenger jet

22 July 2015, 13:29

A "near miss" between a passenger jet and a drone has prompted warnings about safe use of the hobby aircraft.

An Airbus A320's wing passed 6m (20ft) below a drone hovering at Heathrow, said the Civil Aviation Authority.

More ----> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-33612631

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22 July 2015, 20:16

Re: Drone pilots warned after close call with passenger jet

Drones in the hands of unlicensed operatives need banning and stiff fines/ jail terms given to violators ....
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