A 31-year-old drone pilot from Minneapolis found himself in custody after he unlawfully operated a drone in close proximity to a State Patrol helicopter on Tuesday night. The event is now being closely scrutinized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The close encounter occurred around 10 p.m. near Loring Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when the helicopter’s pilots spotted a drone in their vicinity and managed to evade it just in time. Quickly after, investigators descended on the scene and, in collaboration with Minneapolis Police officials, succeeded in tracking down and arresting the drone’s operator.

The investigation has been transferred to the FAA and it’s plausible that charges may be leveled against the drone pilot.

Tony Caspers, the Director of Public Safety Sales at Maverick Drone Systems in Savage, expressed his concern over the incident. He reportedly pointed out that under federal law, drones cannot ascend beyond 400 feet unless expressly…

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Source: dronexl.co