No-fly zone over Sandringham after drone sightings

[Max Headroom]

Another nail in the coffin for drones, as if we need to give the haters any more ammunition -


A no-fly zone has been put in place over the Sandringham Estate after drone sightings were reported during the visit of Ukraine's president last month.



The restrictions were requested by security services after the King hosted Volodymyr Zelensky at the Norfolk site on 2 March.

The order, which came into force on 10 March, restricts aircraft flying below 2,000ft (610m) for "reasons of public safety and security".

It was signed off by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. Buckingham Palace has not commented.

The order states: "These regulations impose restrictions on flying in the vicinity of Sandringham House, Norfolk.

"In view of the need for security members of the Royal Family and other dignitaries staying at or visiting Sandringham House and at the request of the security services, it has been agreed by the Civil Aviation Authority and the Department for Transport that flying should be restricted in the vicinity of that location for reasons of public safety and security."

Royal flights, visitors' aircraft and emergency services are exempt from the rules.

No-fly zone at Sandringham Estate after drone sightings

It follows requests by security services after the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[mavic3usa]

Unfortunate this happened but the fact of the matter is a no-fly zone can be erected anywhere for any reason at any time, for however long....even permanently. The fact that someone important once stayed there is mostly irrelevant and is just an excuse, otherwise why not post a TFR for the times when extra security is necessary?

It's not really a no-fly zone when basically only drones are prohibited because they can't legally fly over 2,000 feet. Why not just put up no-fly drone zones all over the city and freeze out the <250g drones as well?

 

[Max Headroom]

Why not just put up no-fly drone zones all over the city and freeze out the <250g drones as well?

I have a bad feeling that rule is coming for all of us and those auditors have a lot to answer for.

 

[wco81]

Surprised that there already weren't restrictions on flying over or near the property, once it became one of his residences, long before he became King.

Drones can be lethal now but even privacy is going to be reason enough, since the Royal Family is targeted all the time by tabloids.

If not drones, then it's paparazzi on scooters with long lenses.

 

[Meta4]

The restrictions were requested by security services after the King hosted Volodymyr Zelensky at the Norfolk site on 2 March.

The order, which came into force on 10 March, restricts aircraft flying below 2,000ft (610m) for "reasons of public safety and security".

Something about a horse and a stable door ??