Commercial Drones Over International Airports
Emerging Security Threats In Aviation April 10, 2023 Commercial Drones Over International Airports A common security concern present in modern aviation is that of civilian Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) coming in contact with commercial aircraft operating throughout International Airports. With the constant improvements in technology and accessibility we continue to see the unwanted interaction between these commercial drones and jet liner aircraft. Following recent investigations, " FAA data reviewed shows 13 incidents during 2022 near and around Palm Beach International Airport involving commercial and private aircraft. One pilot flying an Airbus A321 from Atlanta reported an unmanned aircraft at 1,200 feet just 3 miles west of the airport." (Buczyner, 2023, para 5). Whether or not the act of flying these drones is malicious in nature remains irrelevant because it still poses a security risk at different levels when considering the technology bei