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2021-05-25 Science & Technology

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 00:06|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 If/when something like this appears over DC while Congress is in session, heads will explode.

Posted by Bubba Lover of the Faeries8843 2021-05-25 00:36|| 2021-05-25 00:36|| Front Page Top

#2 A secret military aircraft under development and testing is not going to be disclosed to ANYONE. I am sure the operator is being disciplined for that stunt.

Posted by Ebbomoger Speaking for Boskone4589 2021-05-25 11:25|| 2021-05-25 11:25|| Front Page Top

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