Author: Verge Staff
Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second largest airport, has just become a key example of how thoroughly today’s consumer tech can disrupt our infrastructure. The airport briefly suspended all flights again Friday, the third time in three days, due to suspected drone sightings in the area. That’s right — drones were able to shut down a major UK artery for well over 24 hours, as police and armed forces have seemingly been unable to find those responsible.
Gatwick is investigating reports of a drone sighting. As a precaution we have suspended airfield operations. More to follow.
— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) December 21, 2018
The airport initially had its flights suspended at 9PM on Wednesday evening after the drones were spotted,...
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Gatwick Airport, the UK’s second largest airport, has just become a key example of how thoroughly today’s consumer tech can disrupt our infrastructure. The airport briefly suspended all flights again Friday, the third time in three days, due to suspected drone sightings in the area. That’s right — drones were able to shut down a major UK artery for well over 24 hours, as police and armed forces have seemingly been unable to find those responsible.
Gatwick is investigating reports of a drone sighting. As a precaution we have suspended airfield operations. More to follow.
— Gatwick Airport LGW (@Gatwick_Airport) December 21, 2018
The airport initially had its flights suspended at 9PM on Wednesday evening after the drones were spotted,...
Continue reading…
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