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> Interfering with the operation of an aircraft is a crime punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. (Source: fbi.gov) What he did is

by hh3k0 6y ago

> Interfering with the operation of an aircraft is a crime punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. (Source: fbi.gov) What he did is comparable, imho.

emteycz 6y ago
What aircraft did he interfere with? It will surely be visible on that aircraft's path. Let's see? In actual reality he didn't even attempt to interfere, not by choice nor by accident. There wasn't any other aircraft. Even supersonic aircraft can be seen early enough to land the drone.
- hh3k0 6y ago
  > What aircraft did he interfere with? It will surely be visible on that aircraft's path. Let's see? In actual reality he didn't even attempt to interfere, not by choice nor by accident. He operated his drone recklessly to such a degree that shows nothing but blatant disregard for air traffic and human lives: > "These clips also revealed flight in hazardous conditions including heavy rain, fog, snow, and close proximity to buildings in downtown Philadelphia. There was also posted proof of the pilot intentionally losing radio signal, and control, of his drone." Every penny of his fine is well-deserved.
  - emteycz 6y ago
    What air traffic are you talking about? There was none. The thing about buildings is the only thing we could agree on. Who cares (except the bureaucrats) about losing control and signal when nothing could've happened?
    - hh3k0 6y ago
      Forbes states that his fines are, among other things, because he operated his drone in "Philadelphia’s Class B airspace (KPHL)" without authorization on several occasions. The FAA website is quite clear about what Philadelphia’s Class B airspace is about: "The primary purpose of a Class B airspace area is to reduce the potential for midair collisions in the airspace surrounding airports with high density airtraffic operations."

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> Interfering with the operation of an aircraft is a crime punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. (Source: fbi.gov) What he did is

by hh3k0 6y ago

> Interfering with the operation of an aircraft is a crime punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. (Source: fbi.gov) What he did is comparable, imho.

emteycz 6y ago
What aircraft did he interfere with? It will surely be visible on that aircraft's path. Let's see? In actual reality he didn't even attempt to interfere, not by choice nor by accident. There wasn't any other aircraft. Even supersonic aircraft can be seen early enough to land the drone.
- hh3k0 6y ago
  > What aircraft did he interfere with? It will surely be visible on that aircraft's path. Let's see? In actual reality he didn't even attempt to interfere, not by choice nor by accident. He operated his drone recklessly to such a degree that shows nothing but blatant disregard for air traffic and human lives: > "These clips also revealed flight in hazardous conditions including heavy rain, fog, snow, and close proximity to buildings in downtown Philadelphia. There was also posted proof of the pilot intentionally losing radio signal, and control, of his drone." Every penny of his fine is well-deserved.
  - emteycz 6y ago
    What air traffic are you talking about? There was none. The thing about buildings is the only thing we could agree on. Who cares (except the bureaucrats) about losing control and signal when nothing could've happened?
    - hh3k0 6y ago
      Forbes states that his fines are, among other things, because he operated his drone in "Philadelphia’s Class B airspace (KPHL)" without authorization on several occasions. The FAA website is quite clear about what Philadelphia’s Class B airspace is about: "The primary purpose of a Class B airspace area is to reduce the potential for midair collisions in the airspace surrounding airports with high density airtraffic operations."