RAAF Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O'Sullivan was one of 16 drone pilots who competed to qualify for the Australian Drone Racing Nationals later this year.
The only person in the hotel room struck sustained “minor injuries” from the “flying glass” before the device came to a rest on the balcony below.
Drone operators have been warned to always be prepared for remotely piloted vehicles to “do something unexpected”, after a near-encounter with a taxiing drone and bystanders.
Airservices Australia has selected European aerospace company Thales to lead a new drone surveillance trial around Sydney Airport, to detect rogue drones - and their pilots.
Winning bidder XTEK said the parts to be purchased would be held in its state-of-the-art SUAS repair facility in Canberra.
Australian Aviation provides a recap of the biggest drone stories of the past 12 months, as we prepare to recognise the best professionals and companies in the sector.