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FBI hunts pilot of 'heavily-modified' drone that flew into the path of a Customs and Border Protection helicopter and sparked a high-speed chase 14,000 feet over Arizona
[Daily Mail, Where America Gets Its News] - A 'high-powered' drone 'orbited' a US Customs and Border Protection helicopter in February, and law enforcement continue to track down the pilot
- The drone was modified to reach 14,000 feet and speeds over 100mph with a range of 70 miles
- The FBI said the drone made 'erratic maneuvers' and flew into military airspace
- The 'unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft' became a federal offense in 2018 with the passage of the The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act
- Andrew Rene Hernandez, a 22-year-old Hollywood man, became the first person charged under this law and was sentenced to probation a a $500 fine
Posted by: Skidmark 2021-05-25 |
