FOUR more drones have been caught by Dorset Police illegally flying in restricted air space on day two of the Bournemouth Air Festival.
It comes as Dorset Police stopped three illegally flying drones on Thursday.
During the Air Festival, a no-fly zone has been implemented for four days over much of Bournemouth’s coastline for the safety of the planes and everybody attending.
On Thursday, Dorset Police released a video of the moment a member of the public was flying his drone from Bournemouth beach.
Read more: Air and water restrictions during Bournemouth Air Festival
#WATCH – Here is the moment we found a pilot illegally flying a drone at @BmthAirFest
— Dorset Police (@dorsetpolice) September 2, 2022
Yesterday officers dealt with 3 drones in the restricted airspace - these were seized and the pilots face possible prosecution - please don’t risk it and put display pilots in danger. pic.twitter.com/tCM4w1mnzE
In a tweet, Dorset Police said: “Please don’t risk it and put display pilots in danger.”
Superintendent Wayne Nock, silver commander for the Bournemouth Air Festival, said: “We utilise the latest technology to detect, track and identify drones in the restricted airspace to minimise any incidents or delays to the flying display.
“If we identify any breach of the airspace, we will liaise with the flying director and take positive action.”
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