Police are investigating after a drone was seen near a flight path for Edinburgh Airport, potentially puting airliners at risk as they came in to land.
The device was spotted at various heights on Monday evening between 7pm and 7.30pm, with several pilots reporting seeing it.
It was in the area around East Livingston and Polbeth in West Lothian.
Police are now trying to track down whoever was controlling the drone.
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Inspector David Fyvie, based at Edinburgh Airport, said: "At this time we are still trying to establish if the drone has entered restricted airspace and whether any offences have been committed.
"However, as aircraft spotted this device on their descent, we must conduct a thorough investigation and I would urge anyone who can assist with these inquiries to come forward.
"I'd also like to remind drone pilots of the importance of responsible flying, particularly around airports and the inbound and outbound flight paths.
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"If you have any questions about how and where to fly a drone safely, please contact the Civil Aviation Authority."
Anyone with information relating to the incident can contact the Edinburgh Airport policing team via 101 and quote incident number 3266 of 6 May.
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