Drones flying around a London airport disrupt travel

The Editor said:

No actual drone was seen (like Gatwick fiasco),

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No BS for real?
That was all hype! I did see a police drone flying over the airport though, in the media.

slim.slamma said:

No BS for real?
That was all hype! I did see a police drone flying over the airport though, in the media.

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Yup, for real. They have now admitted that there was no actual confirmed sighting of a drone - but there was a lot of mis-communication and 'maybe' some over reaction!!!

slim.slamma said:

No disrespect but it must be something in the water on the other side of the pond

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Something in the water?!? It's those pesky Russians again Can see the headlines now ...

'Unidentified Sub spotted submerging in pond near GriefRow. Navy called in to investigate. Police says public not to worry as they are increasing patrols in drains and ditches nearby.', 'BAPLA calls for rules surrounding Subs to be strengthened.' In other news, May treated for snakebite after meeting with Cobra!'

Supposedly some BBC person spotted the unmistakable red & green lights of a drone as he was passing by on the motorway. Any craneswith red n green lights near GriefRow?

Think it's time for compulsory cockpit video cameras in civil aircraft, and for all pilots/crew reporting sighting drones to be tested for drink and hallucinogenic drugs immediately following their reports

Hmmm, seems that it was a model aircraft (i.e. Not even a drone) that caused the shutdown at Griefrow on Christmas Eve .... Pictured: Model plane pilot who caused chaos days after Gatwick drone scare | Metro News

Maybe the CAA will think twice before granting any exemptions for flying clubs in future.