Drone Breaches Restricted Zone During HMS Prince of Wales Visit to Liverpool
Merseyside Police seized the drone and located its operator, enforcing strict flight restrictions around the Royal Navy warship docked at Liverpool Cruise Terminal.
- A drone was seized after entering a restricted flight zone established around HMS Prince of Wales during its visit to Liverpool.
- Merseyside Police confirmed the drone operator was located, and the incident is under investigation for potential violations of Civil Aviation Authority regulations.
- The temporary flight restriction prohibits unmanned aircraft from flying below 2,000 feet in the designated area until 10 a.m. on Monday, December 9.
- The HMS Prince of Wales, one of the largest warships in the Royal Navy, is in Liverpool for a seven-day visit and is preparing for deployment to the Indo-Pacific next year.
- Members of the public will have the opportunity to board the ship this weekend, showcasing its capabilities and crew of 800 personnel.
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