Gatwick Drone 'Attack'

Most of the members in my club make their own from scratch, as do people I know who are not members of clubs.The parts are readily obtainable from such a wide source (& for a range of uses other than drones) that they are virtually untraceable

As an aside, I watched the programme a few months ago about the Battle of Britain where they had models flying in combat. I seem to recall that some had lasers & successfully "shot down" the opposition. If these lasers are successful at disabling the electronics; then I am sure that I could soon be skillful enough to down a drone, from another drone, with a laser, once I saw one & could chase after it. That must be a cheap way of doing it, provided one could get near enough in time- That being the problem.

In the Battle Of Britain program, the planes shot down were programmed to do so when they registered a hit on themselves. They weren't literally shot down with a laser. The same technology is used in places like Laserquest where people wear jackets that register enemy hits on themselves.

Yes. I think it's been agreed now that the only drones at Gatwick were ones used by the Police?!

NO it's not. The police have specifically stated this was not the case and ther were several credible witnesses. Police only flew their drones after the airport was closed. The Air Navigation Order applies to them too.

**LINK**

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... The opening words of that report are 'Some of ..."

Don't spoil a good story with facts

The headline says:

"Gatwick Airport drone sightings may have been of police equipment, chief constable admits".

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Which you interpreted as ...

Yes. I think it's been agreed now that the only drones at Gatwick were ones used by the Police?!

Isn’t it amazing how so much faith will probably be put in a system of licensing for drones in order to control a rebel element using them for nefarious purposes. As a licensed and responsible gun owner I reflect on how successful that stricter controls were in stopping criminals from using guns for criminal purposes, those caught for using guns in crime certainly don’t subject themselves to a strict state controlled registration system, can’t imagine that those who want to misuse drones are going to voluntarily submit their details to a licensing regime. Those with innocent intentions will be registered while the criminals will just cock a snook.

Dave W

"while the criminals will just cock a snook."

What does this phrase mean please? not familiar with this bit of English.

Well this has been done to death on other forums and many think the same. What do you think "Gatwick Airport drone sightings may have been of police equipment, chief constable admits", means or do you just not believe the Chief constable?

"what does this phrase mean please? not familiar with this bit of English."

I think most readily interpreted as the "visual vernacular" (if such a thing exists) of "give the finger" or the V sign, as in "up yours" I hope that has not offended.  Maybe even  modern, "Yeah Whatever" then do as you like.

Alan

Edited By Norfolk Boy on 09/01/2019 21:15:43

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I'm not picking an argument, Vic ... I just find your interpretation rather 'ambitious'

In the quote above, I have emboldened what I find a disturbing leap

Let's just agree to differ

MichaelG.

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Broadly true, Alan ... but more specifically; this gesture: **LINK**

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocking_a_snook

MichaelG.

Ironically, the police drones had to be modified before they could fly them over Gatwick as the airspace was GPS denied by the manufacturer.

It looks like the fallout from this 'incident' is reverberating around the world. **LINK** and here **LINK**

Like our knee jerk firearms laws, this is harassing and penalising the innocent, law abiding majority for the transgressions of a few nutbags.

It would have been more effective to spend the $$$ by educating the public rather than stamping down on them.

A criminal operator is as likely to register a drone as they do with an illegal firearm or stolen car.

Why just not demonise the law breaker's and lock them up for a looong time with lots of publicity?

Also, the mass/mess media have a lot to answer for, but that seems to be normal nowadays (when it suits them), as they also fly drones to gather their harvest.

* Danny M *