Airport chief executive Chris Simpson said the activity was unauthorised.

“The person flying the drone had not notified us or sought our approval to fly in the airport air space which is incredibly dangerous,” Simpson said.

Reported on scoop.co.nz: Read the entire article here.

Department 13 can help monitor the airspace surrounding airports and provide early warnings of potential drone threats to airport security.

Atlas13 and Scout13 can integrate with existing airport security systems/CCTV and enhance security architecture.

With a range of 4km+ detection, Atlas and Scout when combined will give airport personnel early warning of drone threats and the opportunity to respond before it becomes a problem.

Contact Department 13 to find out how we can assist your specific requirements. All communications are strictly confidential.