In recent incidents, commercial airliners encountered drones dangerously close during their approaches to airports, raising alarms about aviation safety. An analysis revealed that in the last year, drones were involved in nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions at the busiest U.S. airports. This trend marks the highest percentage since air traffic dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last decade, drones have accounted for 51% of reported near misses in commercial aviation, posing an increasing threat alongside traditional risks such as bird strikes. The FAA estimates over a million drones are currently in operation across the country.
A commercial airliner on final approach to San Francisco spotted a drone too late to take evasive action, demonstrating significant risks drones pose to aviation safety.
Recent analyses show drones accounted for nearly two-thirds of the reported near midair collisions with commercial passenger planes, highlighting the rising threat to aviation.
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