Credit: Toa55 - ShutterstockA recent string of unauthorised drone activities near Norwegian and Danish airports has raised alarms and political tensions. Drone pilots discovered in Norway near airportsOn October 1, a Chinese citizen was detained at Helle Airport in Svolvær for illegally operating a drone. As well, suspicious sightings at Bronnoysund Airport on September 28 are under investigation, with police suspecting drones being involved, though no drone operators have been identified. Danish PM linking drone incursions to RussiaThe incidents come during heightened regional tensions, which have been stressed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s remarks on recent drone intrusion at Copenhagen Airport causing it to shut down for several hours. Further drone activity under investigation in NorwayNordland Police are actively investigating multiple cases involving drone sightings near airports, military facilities, and critical infrastructure.