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Drones at Gatwick

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  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,765
    palarsehater said:

    its not even holidays its people getting home for Christmas all very sad i think.

    usually i slag off train companies but fair fucking play to lner who are offering any passengers affected on flights to Scotland free travel on there trains.

    Surely they will have agreed a compo with the airlines for this in advance of the statement....or am I just being cynical?!?
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,404
    I am almost impressed how some jokers with some fairly widely-available kit have brought the UK to its knees, and all without getting caught yet
  • Leuth
    Leuth Posts: 23,404
    Obviously I second the 'punish them severely' sentiment but it's pretty cool, in a way
  • RedArmySE7
    RedArmySE7 Posts: 5,407
    All a bit sadistic that Charlton Life keeps advertising me Drones now.
  • JiMMy 85
    JiMMy 85 Posts: 10,202
    I fly back to Gatwick at the weekend so hoping this is sorted. I don’t want to spend Christmas in an airport.

    Also, knowing Horley, I wouldn't be shocked to discover it’s a couple of bored chavs on the nearby Riverside estate. You wouldn’t need an expensive drone to get over to Gatwick from there.
  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,862
    Leuth said:

    I am almost impressed how some jokers with some fairly widely-available kit have brought the UK to its knees, and all without getting caught yet

    Unless they had a tough upbringing
  • RedArmySE7
    RedArmySE7 Posts: 5,407
    JiMMy 85 said:

    I fly back to Gatwick at the weekend so hoping this is sorted. I don’t want to spend Christmas in an airport.

    Also, knowing Horley, I wouldn't be shocked to discover it’s a couple of bored chavs on the nearby Riverside estate. You wouldn’t need an expensive drone to get over to Gatwick from there.

    Same, my flight currently says I’ve got to go back via Manchester, hoping that changes as that would be an absolute nightmare.
  • i_b_b_o_r_g
    i_b_b_o_r_g Posts: 18,948
    RedArmySE7 said:

    All a bit sadistic that Charlton Life keeps advertising me Drones now.

    I got one for sale. In used condition and may contain lead shot
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,090
    RedArmySE7 said:

    JiMMy 85 said:

    I fly back to Gatwick at the weekend so hoping this is sorted. I don’t want to spend Christmas in an airport.

    Also, knowing Horley, I wouldn't be shocked to discover it’s a couple of bored chavs on the nearby Riverside estate. You wouldn’t need an expensive drone to get over to Gatwick from there.

    Same, my flight currently says I’ve got to go back via Manchester, hoping that changes as that would be an absolute nightmare.
    I've finally stumbled across a reason for wanting the drones to keep flying.
  • johnnybev1987
    johnnybev1987 Posts: 11,443
    RedArmySE7 said:

    JiMMy 85 said:

    I fly back to Gatwick at the weekend so hoping this is sorted. I don’t want to spend Christmas in an airport.

    Also, knowing Horley, I wouldn't be shocked to discover it’s a couple of bored chavs on the nearby Riverside estate. You wouldn’t need an expensive drone to get over to Gatwick from there.

    Same, my flight currently says I’ve got to go back via Manchester, hoping that changes as that would be an absolute nightmare.
    It would, but its better than being stuck like everyone today/ last night has been. most will have to just cancel plans whether its going away or even coming home for xmas, not everyone has the money to catch another flight or make other arrangements especially around xmas time.

    There is something seriously wrong with who ever is managing the whole situation, i feel sorry for anyone involved/ stuck. One of my mates is in Gatwick and has been all morning, i would hate to be in his situation or anyone there!

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  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,939
    edited December 2018
    Now they call in the army - what took them 16 hours or so to make that decision?

    Utter shambles.
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,090
    bobmunro said:

    Now they call in the army - what took them 16 hours or so to make that decision?

    The army are too busy stockpiling medicines and food.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,087
    All seems a bit strange this ... possibly more to it than we realise?
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,939
    WSS said:

    bobmunro said:

    Now they call in the army - what took them 16 hours or so to make that decision?

    The army are too busy stockpiling medicines and food.
    Oh yes - forgot about that!

    Carry on Police - not sure you can taser it out of the sky but keep trying!

  • cafcpolo
    cafcpolo Posts: 3,817
    WSS said:

    bobmunro said:

    Now they call in the army - what took them 16 hours or so to make that decision?

    The army are too busy stockpiling medicines and food.
    Keep it to the politics group please!

    Geez...Moderation of that has gone down hill quickly.
  • CharltonMadrid
    CharltonMadrid Posts: 5,091
    Flying back to England on Saturday and don't like the sound of this at all.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,416
    Were there reports of a couple of surly Russian lads on a sightseeing tour of Gatwick Cathedral?
  • mistrollingin
    mistrollingin Posts: 3,868
    Oh well, makes a change from Brexit.

    Got a feeling this ones gonna run for a while yet.

  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,821
    T_C_E said:

    Fight, Fight............... ;)

    Everyone wants: Flight, Flight....
  • 1905
    1905 Posts: 2,756
    RedArmySE7 said:

    All a bit sadistic that Charlton Life keeps advertising me Drones now.

    Even more sadistic is that I am getting adverts for a fecking treadmill!!


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  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,406
    bit of background from the BBC

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-46632892
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,090
    1905 said:

    RedArmySE7 said:

    All a bit sadistic that Charlton Life keeps advertising me Drones now.

    Even more sadistic is that I am getting adverts for a fecking treadmill!!

    You could just get over to Gatwick and just grab it out of the sky.
  • JiMMy 85
    JiMMy 85 Posts: 10,202
    I don’t really understand the criticism of the authorities on this thread. I’d imagine we don’t have all the information, and I’m not entirely sure what it is they’re supposed to have done that they haven’t.

    It’s very easy to say ‘it wouldn’t be allowed to happen elsewhere!’ but without an example to back that up, I don’t see the logic.
  • RedArmySE7
    RedArmySE7 Posts: 5,407
    1905 said:

    RedArmySE7 said:

    All a bit sadistic that Charlton Life keeps advertising me Drones now.

    Even more sadistic is that I am getting adverts for a fecking treadmill!!

    Your Mrs has been using your laptop for your Christmas present 😉


  • johnnybev1987
    johnnybev1987 Posts: 11,443
    JiMMy 85 said:

    I don’t really understand the criticism of the authorities on this thread. I’d imagine we don’t have all the information, and I’m not entirely sure what it is they’re supposed to have done that they haven’t.

    It’s very easy to say ‘it wouldn’t be allowed to happen elsewhere!’ but without an example to back that up, I don’t see the logic.

    its 2020, we have so much technology these days. i am pretty sure the solution isn't going to be that difficult, granted i am assuming.... but it does seem a bit extreme.

    If we cant cope with a drone issue, what if Gatwick got under siege? i know its a completely different kettle of fish but it does seem to your average person this has been dragged out and poorly handled.

    *drops mic*
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 36,133
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,462
    This is stupid, just track the drone to where it lands. They're having to collect and charge the ones they're rotating somehow.

    Then shoot the fucknuckle in both knees.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,087
    Apparently we’re the most CCTV-monitored nation in the world ... and yet they haven’t caught the drones on film?
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,462
    edited December 2018
    palarsehater said:

    i think the reason for not shooting it down is #dronelivesmatter

    or bullet drop issues.

    Also it's looking more and more like these are not regular drones, instead being some sort of long range, highly agile drones.
  • smudge7946
    smudge7946 Posts: 4,131
    edited December 2018
    I'm no mastermind, but drones are small, whereas a Boeing 747 is bleeding massive. If a drone collided with a plane, the wrst that could happen is a bit of a scratch to the paint on the bodywork.
    Perhaps if Ryan air, BA and Virgin could stop being so precious, the odd plane could fly.

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