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Drone Operator Arrested After NFL Stadium Incidents

The FAA has previously urged drone pilots to keep their UAVs away from stadiums and other large sports venues. FAA/YouTube
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Key Takeaways:

  • A California man, Tracy Mapes, was arrested after using a drone to drop anti-media pamphlets over NFL stadium crowds.
  • Mapes was cited for violating a local municipal code after flying his drone over Oakland Coliseum and Levi's Stadium during games.
  • The anti-local news media pamphlets were largely ineffective, as most were carried away by the wind.
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A California man’s multiple attempts at dropping anti-media pamphlets over NFL stadium crowds landed him in jail after flying over Oakland Coliseum and Levi’s Stadium during Sunday’s games.

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