There are two versions of the Lito, and they both have FCC licenses
Lito 1 (SS3-DGN12) approved Dec 11, 2025;
Lito X1 (SS3-DGP14) approved Nov 27, 2025.
You don't know if he has been getting the permits or not.
You can get them. It's not easy and has restrictions. The permit process requires for you to have the Part 107, have insurance, post notices in the area before the flight, etc. It...
How do you know that it was almost-definitely illegal?
If you have $150 for the application fee and the insurance, you can apply to fly within the city. You request up to 5 flight locations per permit.