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FAA Investigating Video of Drone Flying Dangerously Close to Airliner

Tuesday, February 06, 2018 at 11:58 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A drone video depicting a close and dangerous encounter with a Frontier Airlines jetliner near McCarran Airport has been confirmed as real by the FAA and drone community.
The drone, likely a custom-built racing model, illegally ascended to at least 1,000 feet (well above the 400-foot limit) and came within hundreds of feet of the commercial aircraft.
The FAA is seriously investigating the incident, with the drone pilot facing severe potential penalties, including a $250,000 fine and three years in prison if caught.

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