Originally Posted by
Sport_Pilot
So why are these pilots not avoiding the drones? They fly straight through. I know it is possible to see a drone and recognize it, but how far out can you see it?
The planes are either on final approach or climbing out in very narrow corridors. With the gear, flaps and slats down and flying at slow speed, maneuvering around a quad is the last thing the pilots want to do. One mistake and the plane goes in nose first under those conditions