Police investigating reports of a drone sighting close to the Heathrow Airport approach

AIRPORT cops are investigating two reports of a drone flying close to the Heathrow approach this morning.

In a tweet the Met’s Heathrow Airport team described the reported drone flight as “dangerous and illegal”.

A Met spokesman said: “Police were called shortly before 11am on Monday October 10 following reports that flight crew had seen a drone being flown close to the approach to Heathrow Airport.

“Officers received a further report that a drone had been seen in the area of the Queen Mother Reservoir. Officers from the Met’s Aviation Policing are investigating.

“At this stage it is not believed that any aircraft were at risk. However, members of the public are advised to read guidance issued by the Civil Aviation Authority before flying a drone.”

A spokesman for Heathrow Airport said: “Heathrow’s top priority is the safety of our passengers and colleagues.

“Anyone operating an unmanned aerial vehicle has an obligation to know the rules and ensure they are capable of operating it safely.

“Doing so in proximity to an airfield or aircraft is both illegal and clearly irresponsible.

The airport spokesman continued: “Stronger regulation and enforcement action must be a priority for the Government to ensure that the airspace around British airports remains amongst the safest in the world.

“We will continue to work with our industry partners to ensure that any violation of airspace is fully prosecuted.”

There have been increasing fears about drones being flown dangerously and the British Airline Pilots’ Association has said it is only a matter of time before a major accident is caused by a drone collision.

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