Just spotted this

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/03/17/flying_scotsman_drone_attack/

I think the word "attacked" is a bit strong (although the Register likes to over-egg it).  If you read the whole article, it seems that a numpty was taking pictures, then crashed into the train.  More incompetence than maliciousness.

Quote from: Only Me on March 18, 2016, 09:07:46 AM
Incompetence of the operator more like, still if it hit the roof its likely condemned to the rubbish anyway!

Most drone operators are.  Moving objects create a low pressure area around them that will suck a drone out of the air.

as usual with the press etc never let the facts get in the way of a headline or story.

OK so who will be the first person to post a link to the drones video of the crash.

Ok, superb journalism.

For "attacked" read...."bumped into".

For "drone hoards" read "one".

And let's not forget.... For "Flying Scotsman" read "The last coach of a train being pulled by the locomotive".

Ok, will take the pedantic hat off now.

Skyline2uk

Quote from: Skyline2uk on March 18, 2016, 12:52:29 PM
Ok, superb journalism.

For "attacked" read...."bumped into".

For "drone hoards" read "one".

And let's not forget.... For "Flying Scotsman" read "The last coach of a train being pulled by the locomotive".

Ok, will take the pedantic hat off now.

Skyline2uk

when I saw the headline, I was expecting to hear that some eco-terrorist cell had stolen a Predator and were launching missile attacks on the fire breathing dragon polluting the atmosphere 

mind you

'idiot hits railway carriage with radio control aircraft' doesn't have quite the same, if you will excuse the word, IMPACT 

Like Steve Brassett wrote, El Reg (The Register) does have its own style, which mainly involves a tongue stuck firmly in one cheek and general unmentionable-taking.