The number of close calls involving drones and other aircrafts is skyrocketing.
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Voicing concern during the Airlines for America Commercial Aviation Industry Summit in DC this week, FAA official Rich Swayze said the agency was “trying to get out and educate people about potential dangers” of drones ahead of the holiday season, Aviation Week reported.
Drones have become the subject of proposed legislation around the country, with one of the most vocal proponents of increased regulations being Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio, who is the head of the Congressional Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
The scenario is now consequently out of hand that often Denver global Airport authorities faced with the FAA to debate hazards to effectively occupants, possibility drone try by terrorists and coverage endeavors.
In response to the rise in incidents, the FAA released a rather lackluster PSA Wednesday warning operators against flying UAVs near manned aircraft, and last week tweeted reminders for Philadelphia Pope-watchers to leave their drones at home.
A drone could cause a disaster if sucked into the engine of a plane, but thankfully, no one has been hurt.
“Sooner or later…we’re going to lose an airplane due to a collision”, said ABC News Aviation Consultant Steve Ganyard. Surveillance video shows thieves stealing drones from a store in California this week worth $2,900 each.
DIA will air public service announcements featuring drone safety information in the Jeppesen Terminal for two weeks in December during the holiday season.
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Recreational drone users can’t fly within five miles of an airport and they can’t fly higher than 400 feet – but officials say it has been happening anyway.
