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The FBI has seized over 600 drones for flying in restricted airspace near World Cup games in the US. The seizures were made despite warnings of civil and criminal fines, as well as the potential for jail time. The drones were seized in 11 US host cities, with the highest number seized in Miami. The FBI used specialized technology to monitor and intercept the drones.
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The habit gets a new name.
Flying drones near World Cup games is a thing. Despite warnings, hundreds of people still tried. The FBI is not having it. They seized over 600 drones so far. Miami leads the pack with almost 100 seizures. Because who needs a $75,000 fine and a year in jail?
Apparently, some people think flying a drone near a World Cup game is a good idea. Until they get caught. And fined. And maybe even jailed.
Drone enthusiasts, take note: the FBI has “advanced, specialized drone mitigation teams and technology” to catch you.
And the prize for most creative way to get in trouble goes to… the 600+ drone owners who thought they could fly under the radar.
When will people learn that flying drones near World Cup games is not a thing?
Author: Evan Null
