Drone seized after flying near TT course during practice race

Thursday, 2 June 2022 19:42

By Helen McKenna

Police have seized a drone which was flying near to the TT course today.

Officers posted to social media to remind people that flying a drone during the TT races is an offence and can put people at risk.

The TT qualifying races are currently in session - roads are expected to reopen from 9:30pm.

As a reminder, no drone flight is permitted around the TT course. A drone has been seized flying near to the course and the pilot is to be dealt with shortly.

Flying a drone in these circumstances can put people at risk.#Keepingourislandsafe #IOMTT2022 pic.twitter.com/7LzSnzhCa4
— TweetbeatIOM #RespectIOM (@TweetbeatIOM) June 2, 2022

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