Police are appealing for assistance from the public in identifying the operator of a drone that was seen flying near to the flight path for Edinburgh Airport.
Between 7pm and 7.30pm on Monday 6th May, several inbound flights reported seeing the device flying at various heights.
It is believed the drone was somewhere in the Polbeth or East Livingston area and inquiries are ongoing to trace whoever was controlling it.
Anyone with information is asked to come forward. Inspector David Fyvie, based at Edinburgh Airport, said: “At this time we are still trying to establish if the drone has entered restricted airspace and whether any offences have been committed.
“However, as aircraft spotted this device on their descent, we must conduct a thorough investigation and I would urge anyone who can assist with these inquiries to come forward.
“I’d also like to remind drone pilots of the importance of responsible flying, particularly around airports and the inbound and outbound flight paths.
“If you have any questions about how and where to fly a drone safely, please contact the Civil Aviation Authority.”
Those with information relating to these incidents can contact the Edinburgh Airport policing team via 101 and quote incident number 3266 of the 6th May.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
