Flying of aerial vehicles banned in Delhi till August 15
Monday - July 31, 2017 8:02 pm ,
Category : INDIA
New Delhi July 31 (IANS) Flying of aerial vehicles like quadcopters paragliders and hot-air balloons in Delhi has been banned till the Independence Day celebrations on August 15 due to the terror threat Delhi Police said on Monday.
"... certain criminal/anti-social elements or terrorists... may pose a threat to the safety of the general public dignitaries and vital installations by the use of sub-conventional aerial platforms " a police statement said.
The list of aerial platforms banned also includes para-motors hang-gliders Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Unmanned Aircraft Systems microlight aircraft remotely-piloted and small-powered aircraft apart from parajumping from aircraft.
--IANS
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