Well, it happened. A guy got stupid and flew a drone in the TFR airspace around downtown Tampa where the Superbowl festivities are being held.
Pilot seemed to know exactly what he was doing.
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Definitely no excuse, the TFR was even announced on local TV news, though pilot already admitted he knew about it.
Pilot seemed to know exactly what he was doing.
Orlando Man Charged With Unlawfully Operating Drone In Restricted Airspace Related To Super Bowl LV
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the filing of a criminal complaint charging Henry Alejandro Jimenez (33, Orlando) with violating national defense airspace. If convicted, Jimenez faces a maximum penalty of one year in federal prison.
Drone pilot flew into Tampa’s restricted Super Bowl airspace, Feds say
A criminal complaint accuses Henry Alejandro Jimenez of flying a drone over Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.
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Definitely no excuse, the TFR was even announced on local TV news, though pilot already admitted he knew about it.
