Drones that shut Danish airport were flown by ‘capable operator’, police say

Copenhagen and Oslo airports reopen after sightings of large drones cause widespread disruption and delays

Drones that forced the temporary closure of Denmark’s main airport appeared to have been flown by a “capable operator” seeking to demonstrate certain abilities, police have said, adding that no suspects had been identified.

Copenhagen and Oslo airports, the two busiest in the Nordic region, were shut for hours after drones were observed in their airspace late on Monday, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded as flights were diverted.