"Drones flying near major airports or manned aircraft in Germany are creating a growing hazard to aviation, the air traffic authority (DFS) has said. The DFS reported 208 incidents where unmanned aircraft posed a danger for aviation operations up to the end of November, a large increase over the 149 such occurrences in the same period last year. The figure already exceeds the 161 incidents reported in the whole of 2024, a previous record for the country."
"The most-affected airport was Germany's biggest aviation hub in Frankfurt, which recorded 45 sightings up to the end of November, up from 17 in the same period last year. In Germany, drones are not permitted to fly closer than 1.5 km (nearly a mile) to sites where planes take off or land. Infringements can carry prison sentences of up to 10 years."
Drones flying near major airports or manned aircraft in Germany created a growing hazard, with 208 incidents reported up to the end of November. The total rose from 149 in the same period last year and already exceeds the 161 incidents recorded in 2024. Drone sightings repeatedly caused suspension of operations at major airports; Frankfurt recorded 45 sightings up to November, up from 17 the previous year. In most cases operators could not be identified. Drones are banned within 1.5 km of take-off and landing sites and infringements can carry prison sentences up to ten years. Merz made an inaugural visit to Israel to help repair strained ties over Gaza.
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