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Commentary.  The UK drone industry has taken a beating in recent weeks. First, the head of Unmanned Traffic Management at NATS, Andy Sage, took it upon himself to categorize drone pilots as either “clueless, careless, and criminal” in a parliamentary hearing – a mistake he has since apologized for. And …

picture: Andy Potter, through CC 2.zero A rogue drone has been blamed for two runway closures and the diversion of 5 flights at Gatwick Airport within the U.Okay. yesterday. The BBC stories that Sussex Police are investigating a reported drone sighting that precipitated the issues. “Runway operations at Gatwick were suspended …