Meanwhile, here in the UK-Nuisance Drones

Jimbuna · 12-20-18, 10:56 AM

As if the possibility of potential air traffic chaos across the UK and much of Europe post Brexit wasn't enough....now we have the drone disruption.

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Tens of thousands of passengers have been disrupted by drones flying over one of the UK's busiest airports.

Gatwick's runway has been shut since Wednesday night, as devices have been repeatedly flying over the airfield.

Sussex Police said it was not terror-related but a "deliberate act" of disruption, using "industrial specification" drones.

About 110,000 passengers on 760 flights were due to fly on Thursday. Disruption could last "several days".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-46623754

Catfish · 12-20-18, 11:15 AM

Why ?!

From threatening air traffic to spying at neighbours, those gadgets should be prohibited

Jimbuna · 12-20-18, 11:22 AM

Agreed and I believe the authorities patience is coming to an end because it is being reported that police marksmen are in the area, probably to shoot the buggas out of the sky.

Buddahaid · 12-20-18, 12:19 PM

It should be considered domestic terrorism because of the possibility of creating an air disaster.

fumo30 · 12-20-18, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Why ?!

From threatening air traffic to spying at neighbours, those gadgets should be prohibited

My opinion too.

fumo30 · 12-20-18, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

it is being reported that police marksmen are in the area, probably to shoot the buggas out of the sky.

Sounds fun.

STEED · 12-20-18, 02:22 PM

The powers to be saw this years ago and did nothing. Once again trying to lock the barn door after the horse has bolted.

Eichhörnchen · 12-20-18, 02:23 PM

I can't understand how they were ever allowed into the hands of the general public... it was inviting this kind of thing

ikalugin · 12-20-18, 04:53 PM

I wonder when Russia would be blamed for it.

Commander Wallace · 12-20-18, 04:57 PM

^ Why are you bringing up Russia ? When was Russia ever mentioned in this thread ? I think Jim brought up the drone issue to illustrate a dangerous situation that is developing with regards to air traffic and safety and drones. It wasn't meant to voice issues with regards to perceived International relation issues.

ikalugin · 12-20-18, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

^ Why are you bringing up Russia ? When was Russia ever mentioned in this thread ? I think Jim brought up the drone issue to illustrate a dangerous situation that is developing with regards to air traffic and safety and drones. It wasn't meant to voice issues with regards to perceived International relation issues.

This language:

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but a "deliberate act" of disruption, using "industrial specification" drones.

sounds a lot like the one used when discussing alleged Russian cyber activities. Which makes me wonder when this "deliberate act of disruption" would be blamed on Russia or Russia affiliated actors.

Commander Wallace · 12-20-18, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ikalugin

This language:

sounds a lot like the one used when discussing alleged Russian cyber activities. Which makes me wonder when this "deliberate act of disruption" would be blamed on Russia or Russia affiliated actors.

Clearly, you are reading something into this that doesan't exist. It appears to be deliberate but clearly something that doesn't involve Russia. This is a domestic Issue in the U.K and likely, brain dead individuals or people that believe this is a funny prank but again, something that doesn't involve Russia.

ikalugin · 12-20-18, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

Clearly, you are reading something into this that doesan't exist. It appears to be deliberate but clearly something that doesn't involve Russia. This is a domestic Issue in the U.K and likely, brain dead individuals or people that believe this is a funny prank but again, something that doesn't involve Russia.

I hope that you are right and we do not get blamed for it.

Commander Wallace · 12-20-18, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ikalugin

I hope that you are right and we do not get blamed for it.

^ Again, why bring Russia into this discussion at all ?

Buddahaid · 12-20-18, 06:09 PM

633 flights disrupted and nobody caught yet plus troops are now deployed.

12-20-18, 11:15 AM	#2
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Why ?! From threatening air traffic to spying at neighbours, those gadgets should be prohibited __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Agreed and I believe the authorities patience is coming to an end because it is being reported that police marksmen are in the area, probably to shoot the buggas out of the sky. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	It should be considered domestic terrorism because of the possibility of creating an air disaster. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	The powers to be saw this years ago and did nothing. Once again trying to lock the barn door after the horse has bolted. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	I wonder when Russia would be blamed for it. __________________ Grumpy as always.

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	^ Why are you bringing up Russia ? When was Russia ever mentioned in this thread ? I think Jim brought up the drone issue to illustrate a dangerous situation that is developing with regards to air traffic and safety and drones. It wasn't meant to voice issues with regards to perceived International relation issues. Last edited by Commander Wallace; 12-20-18 at 05:05 PM.

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	633 flights disrupted and nobody caught yet plus troops are now deployed. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie