We have a bunch of airline and military pilots in the forum and they have my utmost respect. When I see or hear of a reckless or ignorant drone pilot making a confirmed flight over restricted airspace, I dont only think, "Oh, now this is gonna ruin it for me. Here come more drone restrictions" Actually, the first thing that concerns me is for the welfare of the aircrew and passengers of the incoming and outgoing flights, whose lives were put in jeopardy by this whimsical drone owner. Not only that, but it has a trickle down effect of stressing out every person connected to that flight until and after it arrives safely at its gate and deplanes. ATC, flight attendants, rescue crews on the ground, airport police and security are only a fraction who have themselves invested in the safe return of the flights at the airport.
Not only does the drone owner put their safety in jeopardy, but it costs the airlines money as well. Diverting a 747 heavy due to some dummy flying over class B airspace might make planes divert to airports further away, if they have enough fuel to do it.
Imagine youre the captain of an overseas flight, and after 12 hours of flying, you're on final in a dirty configuration. ATC comes on and says to go around because they have an unidentified aircraft in your flight path. Hopefully, the aircraft has enough fuel to go around and hold until the emergency has cleared and possibly have to divert to a nearby airport. Air traffic will be on hold. The pilot will need to reset all of his flight planning to deal with the emergency. ATC, who are busy enough, will have to keep planes holding far away until the emergency clears. All this because one irresponsible pilot decides to get a closeup of a 747 on final.
I welcome new regulations that will prohibit, fine, and possibly jail people who violate other peoples safety and financial wellbeing.
Cpl Thunderdrones
Drone Police
Not only does the drone owner put their safety in jeopardy, but it costs the airlines money as well. Diverting a 747 heavy due to some dummy flying over class B airspace might make planes divert to airports further away, if they have enough fuel to do it.
Imagine youre the captain of an overseas flight, and after 12 hours of flying, you're on final in a dirty configuration. ATC comes on and says to go around because they have an unidentified aircraft in your flight path. Hopefully, the aircraft has enough fuel to go around and hold until the emergency has cleared and possibly have to divert to a nearby airport. Air traffic will be on hold. The pilot will need to reset all of his flight planning to deal with the emergency. ATC, who are busy enough, will have to keep planes holding far away until the emergency clears. All this because one irresponsible pilot decides to get a closeup of a 747 on final.
I welcome new regulations that will prohibit, fine, and possibly jail people who violate other peoples safety and financial wellbeing.
Cpl Thunderdrones
Drone Police
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