Drone reported at airport in Dinkelsbühl - Drone Incident Near Dinkelsbühl Airport Prompts Investigation
A drone has been reported near Dinkelsbühl Airport in Bavaria, causing concern but no disruption to flight operations. The incident is currently under investigation.
The drone was spotted close to the airport's hangar, ADAC air rescue facilities, and the runway of the Aero Club. Despite the sighting, no danger to flight operations was reported. Dinkelsbühl Airport, a sports flying airport for motor and glider aircraft, as well as parachutists, is regulated by strict air traffic rules that prohibit such activities without proper authorisation.
Investigations are ongoing to identify who controlled the drone and when the incident occurred. So far, no information has been provided about the drone's operator or the exact time of the flight. While no confirmed drone incidents have been reported in Dinkelsbühl, concerns about unauthorised drone flights have been raised in other regions.
The drone incident at Dinkelsbühl Airport is being thoroughly investigated. Although no disruption to flight operations was reported, the airport's management and local authorities remind the public that operating drones in controlled airspaces is strictly regulated and can result in severe penalties.
