Airborne conflicts with drones
What this relates to
Undesirable encounters between drones and aircraft in the air. Specifically:
- Collision between a drone and a flying aircraft.
- Close encounter between a drone and a flying aircraft.
- Presence of a flying drone in the vicinity of an aerodrome.
Example
Aerial photographs of an aerodrome are cool! Two teenagers fly their drone over the aerodrome. Without authorisation. Air traffic control notices the drone. It delays the takeoff of an aircraft to prevent a collision between drone and aircraft.
Commentary on the 2023 figures
In 2023, there were 65 conflict situations with one or more drones (+10% compared to 2022). Trend: increasing. Reason: increasing use of drones for both recreation and commercial purposes (measurements, goods transport, crop spraying, etc.). While most incidents have negligible consequences, a collision with a drone can have serious consequences. It is important that pilots, including private (hobby) pilots, know and comply with the safety rules. In particular, the flight restrictions.
