Are drones even allowed to be flown aroind airports?
Im not sure how dangerous to aircraft that gitting one while both in flight really is.
The larger, more expensive drones won’t even take off if you’re in a restricted zone.
Birds have brought commercial aircraft down.
US Airways Flight 1549 that made an emergency landing in the Potomac was downed by a Canada goose.
If it hits the wings or fuselage, tail section etc the danger is very slight. If an engine ingests a drone there is a very high probability of a turbine failure and disintegration of the engine. If the drone were carrying a pound of steel it is certain.