Owners Of Unregistered Drones May Face Up To 3 Years In Prison Under New Restrictions
By John Vibes
ActivistPost.com
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Starting this week, owners of unregistered drones could face fines up to $250,000 and a possibility of up to three years in prison.
It has been estimated that there could be hundreds of thousands of drone owners who have still not registered their devices.
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said in a statement that, “Simply put, registration is all about safety. It provides us with a key opportunity to educate the new generation of airspace users that as soon as they start flying outside, they’re pilots.”
“The speed with which we were able to roll this out is a testament to the invaluable input we received from the diverse task force of stakeholders we brought together to work on this issue. It’s proof that when government and industry partner, we can innovate, cut through red tape, and use technology to tackle emerging risks,” he added.
However, drone owners have some legitimate concerns about their privacy and the potential of government overreach.
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