Pondering.
Are we seeing a different [DS] counter-measure-tactic w/ drone attacks on ACFT bcuz their ability, for the most part, to take-over the auto pilots & crash the planes has been removed?
The proliferation of drones in the general population seems to give them exactly the kind of "cover" & deniability they love.
(((They))) might say, "It was a radical, disgruntled redneck home-grown terrorist with his store-bought drone that did it"
And of course, just like guns, they'd say; nobody can have drones except the Gov.
(((They))) would say, "See, it's the irresponsible private citizens with drones that can't be trusted."
Fits their M.O.
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Aeromexico Boeing 737-800 hits drone during approach; damage to nose cone and radome. (Notable that the drone strike was over Tijuana, MX)
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Gatwick Drones Underline The Vulnerability of Airports To Asymmetric Threats.
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Military called in to help with Gatwick drone crisis.
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https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/aeromexico/boeing-737-800-hits-drone-during-approach-damage-to-nose-cone-and-radome/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielreed/2018/12/21/gatwick-drones-expose-another-asymmetric-threat-that-airports-airlines-are-hard-pressed-to-handle/amp/
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/dec/19/gatwick-flights-halted-after-drone-sighting