UK pilots express fears over increasing drone incidents
BALPA has voiced concerns over the growing number of close encounters involving commercial aircraft and drones and called for tough penalties for those users of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) who recklessly endanger airliners. With drones again proving to be one of the most popular Christmas gifts in 2016, BALPA fears a continuing sharp rise in the number of potentially dangerous incidents. BALPA said 2016 saw 69 reported incidents of drone near-misses with aircraft, more than double 2015’s figure of 29. In 2013 there were none, giving some indication of how quickly the risk has developed. BALPA flight safety specialist Steve Landells said: “After a significant increase in near-misses last year, it seems not everyone who is flying them either know or care about the rules that are in place for good reason." <br/>
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UK pilots express fears over increasing drone incidents
BALPA has voiced concerns over the growing number of close encounters involving commercial aircraft and drones and called for tough penalties for those users of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) who recklessly endanger airliners. With drones again proving to be one of the most popular Christmas gifts in 2016, BALPA fears a continuing sharp rise in the number of potentially dangerous incidents. BALPA said 2016 saw 69 reported incidents of drone near-misses with aircraft, more than double 2015’s figure of 29. In 2013 there were none, giving some indication of how quickly the risk has developed. BALPA flight safety specialist Steve Landells said: “After a significant increase in near-misses last year, it seems not everyone who is flying them either know or care about the rules that are in place for good reason." <br/>
