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The operator of a drone that forced a California Highway Patrol helicopter pilot to take evasive action Saturday night could face federal prosecution.
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Recent warnings by an anti-terror expert regarding the use of drones as weapons to bring down aircraft and the worldwide increase in terrorist activity, particularly as it relates to aircraft and airports, reinforce calls by the American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) for stricter oversight of drones and heightened security at our nation's airports.
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When it comes to policing the problem at federal prisons, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BoP) is severely handcuffed. Despite having tons of shotgun-armed guards at its prisons, the bureau can't simply shoot down any drone that happens to appear near a prison; the Federal Aviation Administration doesn't allow it.
Read More →A District of Columbia man was cited by police Friday for flying a small drone near the Washington Monument and landing it on the Ellipse adjacent to the White House, authorities said.
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