Drones and kites banned from flying over London during Obama visit
 

Drones and kites banned from flying over London during Obama visit
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LONDON — Drones, balloons, kites and even parachutes have been banned from flying above central London and Windsor during the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama.*

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As part of the "overarching security plan," the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced restrictions on flights by drones and other aircraft below 2,500 feet (762 m).*

Only emergency vehicles and civil planes going to airports will be able to operate between April 21 and April 24. *All other aircraft including "any small balloon, any kite weighing **t more than two kilograms, any small unmanned aircraft and any parachute including a parascending parachute" will fall under the restrictions.* Read more...


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