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FAA Investigating Video of Drone Flying Dangerously Close to Airliner

Stephen Pope
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Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA has confirmed the authenticity of a video showing a drone's dangerous close encounter with a Frontier Airlines Airbus A320 near Las Vegas and is taking the incident seriously.
  • The drone, suspected to be a custom-built racing drone, reportedly flew above 1,000 feet, significantly exceeding the legal 400-foot altitude limit for drones.
  • Internet sleuths identified the drone's launch location near McCarran Airport, and the airliner's tail number was visible, aiding the ongoing investigation.
  • The drone community has condemned the act, and the perpetrator, if caught, faces severe penalties, including a potential $250,000 fine and three years in prison.
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