The arrest of two men flying a drone near Logan Airport highlights rising concerns about drone operations in restricted airspaces as well as the potential dangers they pose to aircraft.
Police identified a drone’s location, altitude, and flight history before making arrests. Even small drones are risky, straining airspace safety and raising alarms.
Massachusetts state and federal authorities are coordinating their efforts and highlighting the gravity of the situation with requests for federal detection technologies for drones.
Continuing drone sightings over important areas like airports have led to increased calls for intervention, with some advocating for more serious measures against these aerial threats.
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