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Sharp Rise in Close Calls Between Drones and Planes
With the increase in the popularity of drones, there have been many more incidents where they are flown too close to aircraft like planes and helicopters. This can cause crashes or make pilots take evasive action.
This is relevant because the drones are causing problems for pilots flying larger aircraft and could lead to crashes. -
FAA Drone Regulations
The FAA has started to pass more regulations against drones usage. There are laws against flying them within a certain distance from an airport and they are implementing heavier fines against drone users violating the rules.
This is relevant because the FAA is starting to crack down on using drones near airports which increases safety for pilots and passengers. -
Drone Crashes on White House Lawn
A drone crashed in the White House's south lawn after the pilots lost control of it. They were using it around the Washington monument before it crash landed in the lawn.
This is relevant because it shows how easily something like a drone can get past the perimeter of the White House and raises questions about security against drones. -
FAA Requiring Drones to be Registered
The FAA has called for all drones to be registered due to the many close calls they have had with pilots of larger aircraft. They will require larger drones that can fly thousands of feet high to be registered because they pose more of a threat than smaller ones.
This is relevant because it will greatly reduce the number of close calls between pilots and drones leading to more safe conditions for pilots. -
Drone Causes Firefighting Helicopter to Take Evasive Action
A firefighting helicopter in California was forced to take evasive action when a drone came close to its front windshield. These drones can cause problems for helicopter pilots because they can break through the glass of the windsheild.
This is relevant because it slowed firefighters from fighting the wildfire in California.
