Reckless DJI drone pilot to pay $65K for LA wildfire interference
It was a reckless decision with serious consequences. Peter Tripp Akemann, a 56-year-old Los Angeles resident, has agreed to plead guilty after his drone crashed into a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft battling the Palisades Fire earlier this month. The Justice Department announced the plea deal today, marking a stark warning for drone pilots who ignore airspace restrictions during emergencies.
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