FAA levies $20k fine on drone operator
 

It seems he was flying over populated areas of Las Vegas and the strip, lost control, it landed at the airport.

https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/local...65ebd36b3.html

$15,000 fine... plus late fees.

Re: FAA levies $20k fine on drone operator
 

I'm impressed that it landed... at the airport.

Re: FAA levies $20k fine on drone operator
 

Burciaga said. "That’s half of my year’s paycheck for trying to take a picture.”

First reaction: Seems he doesn't get it. Fine raised to $20K.

Mr. Clueless should consider himself lucky he didn't get some free lodging in a Government facility.

Re: FAA levies $20k fine on drone operator
 

And that it didn't set down on an active runway.

Re: FAA levies $20k fine on drone operator
 

Morons like this hurt all of us!

I wonder how it flew past the GEO FENCE?

SD