The increasing frequency of near-misses between airplanes and drones has raised significant safety concerns. More than 150 close sightings have been reported by planes in the United States over an 18-month period, highlighting the growing risk of a mid-air collision. Aviation lawyer Steve Marks warns that a drone’s metal and battery could destroy an airliner’s engine, similar to the bird strike that forced a US Airways flight into the Hudson River. This potential for disaster underscores the urgent need for stricter regulations regarding drone piloting.
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Originally published by Jeva Lange | Apr 19, 2016 | The Week
