Showed why drones are dangerous for aircraft
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A year ago, London Gatwick Airport closed due to drones flying in the area. The experts decided to find out how dangerous the presence of these devices is for aircraft.
According to airport staff, drones are an unobvious risk of potential disasters. In 2018, small drones in London caused delays in dozens of flights. 10,000 passengers got stuck at Gatwick Airport, and the runway simply had to be shut down.
It may seem strange that a small drone causes a lot of inconvenience. However, these gadgets can do huge damage. Experts believe that they are even more dangerous than birds flying in an airplane.
Scientists from Dayton University decided to demonstrate how dangerous drones are for aircraft. On the official website of the institution, they compared the collision of birds and drones with airplanes.
The most common drones were used in the video, and the “bird” was created from a synthetic gel with a weight similar to an electronic device.
“We have been testing for bird collisions for 40 years, and we have seen how they can be harmful. Drones are similar in weight to some birds, which is why we are increasingly concerned about the increase in reports of possible collisions, ”said study leader Kevin Purmon.
Despite the fact that the “bird” caused more damage to the edge of the wing, the drone penetrated to a greater depth and damaged the main spar, which holds the weight of the wing itself.
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