BBC aired two "informative" segments on drones and the public safety, “The Gatwick Drone Attack” that aired April 15, 2019, and more recently during Horizon’s “Britain’s Next Air Disaster? Drones,” aired July 1, 2019. Both were portraying drones in the negative light. BBC purports to be a public service broadcaster whose remit is to “inform, educate, and entertain.” Yet everyone involved in the industry believe that both these programs fell very short in informing the public in an impartial and accurate manner.
I used to respect BBC's investigative reports but it looks like due to budget cuts and or sensationalizing of hearsay rather than sticking to facts. DJI's letter tries to introduce facts in to the BBC.
DJI was approached by both the Panorama and Horizon production teams and provided plenty of input including an interview and in-depth background information. However, almost none of the material was included in either program. We have to assume this is because the BBC ultimately preferred to boost viewing figures by focusing on sensational, high-risk scenarios that are vanishingly rare or almost impossible, while ignoring evidence that drone technology is safe and that the drone industry itself has implemented various features to mitigate the risks described. This cannot be construed as balanced or impartial in anyone’s book.
Complete letter
Gatwick air attack
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