Wendell Goney shot the $29,000 (R561,370) drone down using a .22-calibre rifle, alleging it was “harassing” him.
A 52-year-old man from Florida in the US could be sentenced to 10 years in prison after shooting down a police drone worth $29,000 ,
Goney pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon when appearing in the Ocala federal court on Thursday — a criminal charge under US federal law. His sentencing has been scheduled for 18 January 2024. In that instance, Merideth won a civil court battle against drone owner David Boggs, who had sought $1,500 in compensation for his damaged property.The regulations make it illegal to fly a drone nearer than 50 metres from people, buildings, or roads without permission.
The proper course of action is to either launch a civil court claim against the drone pilot or file a complaint with the South African Civil Aviation Authority for breaching the Aviation Act or its regulations.
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