Network Rail flew a drone BVLOS for 25km two days ago.
Did anyone see a NOTAM?
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“Believed to be the furthest such civilian drone flight in Britain”???
Erm, I can neither confirm nor deny that such a flight took place before this that may, or may not, have been further, or closer, in a past that may, or may not, have happened.
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I didn’t see a NOTAM, but about three(-ish) months ago I did see that these flights were planned and approved(-ish).
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Until now, drones were only ever flown above the railway when they were in clear sight of the operator, and usually only for four or five kilometres at a time.
Bloody good eyes they have
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That’s really good news. 
Now, when there is an unexpected closure of part of the line we can all take the replacement autonomous-air-taxi service!