LONDON, United Kingdom — Drone exclusion zones around British airports will be extended and operators made to register under new rules announced after drone sightings wrought havoc at London’s Gatwick in the run-up to Christmas. Police will also be allowed to fine users up to £100 ($128) for failing to comply when instructed to land a drone, or not showing registration to operate a drone. ADVERTISEMENTThe Home Office will also begin to test and evaluate the use of counter-drone technology at airports and prisons after Gatwick and Heathrow, Britain’s busiest airport, announced they were investing millions of pounds in such equipment. The exclusion zone around airports is currently one kilometer and this will be extended to five kilometer under the plan announced late Monday. From November 30 this year, operators of drones weighing between 250g and 20kg will also have to register and taken an online pilot competency test.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 08, 2019 09:56 UTC