Unauthorised drone halts Dubai airport for over 1hr

Dubai-Mubasher: Dubai Airports closed its airspace for 69 minutes, because of an unauthorised drone, according to a statement.

Flights were delayed and the airspace was reopened at 12:45pm

"All activities are not permitted unless authorised by Regulatory authorities and are strictly prohibited in restricted areas including within 5 kilometres of any airport or landing area,” the statement said.

 

Mubasher Contribution Time: 12-Jun-2016 09:09 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 12-Jun-2016 09:09 (GMT)