Guy flying close to planes - arrested!
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pingywon13
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so glad. there was a post about this guy somewhere and the video really made me sad. Good to know he is being dealt with...


http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/dji-dro ... viv-airport-1630650


People like this give us all a bad name!
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michaelts
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Here is link to the BBC story: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-40633913

Here is link to YouTube:
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michaelts
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The BBC articles says: "DJI - the Chinese-maker of the Mavic Pro - has also condemned the filming. 'We stand ready to assist national aviation authorities as they investigate a recent wave of photos and videos showing clear and intentional lawbreaking in ways that pose real danger to manned air traffic,' it said in a statement. DJI said its drones came equipped with software that should prevent them flying within five miles (8km) of Sde Dov airport unless the feature had been disabled."

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michaelts
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Wow, the guy has owned the drone for only two months, and already flies right next to the landing path of the planes, and right above densely crowded areas. Amazing!

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GCBrent
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What a tool. Good thing he has been arrested and had his drone and equipment taken off him! Such a nob. Hopefully he finds his way to a prison instead of house arrest for 5 days!
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GCBrent Posted at 2017-7-17 14:59
What a tool. Good thing he has been arrested and had his drone and equipment taken off him! Such a nob. Hopefully he finds his way to a prison instead of house arrest for 5 days!

Imagine the interesting conversations he and his new cell mates could have.....
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QuadBart
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I'm glad they caught this dummy.  I hope the laws there are very strict. IF the Mavic is hacked, I hope they really throw the book at him and make an example of him...
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pingywon13
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Thanks to those of you that found the link to the actual video. I think it was originally posted here, but I was in a hurry yesterday. once I saw it I absolutely had to share his arrest. I have been flying drones for literally years and would never even think about doing something this dumb.
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