A criminal investigation has been launched in Britain after a suspected drone hit a commercial airliner that was on its descent into London's Heathrow Airport.
The British Airways Airbus 320 was landing at the end of a flight from Geneva when an object struck the front of the plane.
Licensed commercial drone pilot Alan Jacks says there are clear rules about drones operating near
Britain's airports.
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Licensed commercial drone pilot Alan Jacks says drones are increasingly used in the UK by amateur flyers.
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