Feature

Drones: are they worth the trouble?

In the February 2019 issue of DPA, I look at whether drone technology is more of a hindrance than a help.

04/02/2019 10:41:37

I mentioned in my previous editorial comment that 2019 would be an exciting year for drone technology. Little did I know (as I wrote my last piece just before Christmas) that drones would be a big topic of discussion over the next couple of months...and not in a good way.

I think you can all guess I'm talking about the report of two drones flying in and around Gatwick airport in December and the days of chaos that followed. More than 10,000 people faced major disruption with several airlines halting all flights temporarily. Just three days after, a similar incident occurred at Heathrow, grounding 1,000 flights.

Read the full article in the February issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.