The new rules require drone operators to register their drones and mark them with a registration number, similar to rules implemented in the U.S. a few years ago.

Gatwick Airport, which is south of London, is Britain’s second-busiest by passenger numbers.

Thousands of passengers were delayed, diverted or stuck on planes Thursday as the only runway at Britain's Gatwick Airport remained closed into a second day after drones were spotted over the airfield.