Author Archives: Martin Walls

What happens when you fly your drone into the Empire State Building

“In our latest episode of Drones Gone Wild, we report on New Jersey’s Sean Riddle, who flew his drone into the Empire State Building while filming last Thursday night.” Bill Camarda| Naked Security | February 8, 2016  

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The FAA is warning people not to fly drones within 32 miles of the Super Bowl

“The FAA warned Super Bowl goers and Santa Clara, California residents alike that if they fly their drones within 32 miles of Levi’s Stadium, their drone could be removed with ‘deadly force.’ ‘Bring your lucky jersey. Bring your face paint. … Continue reading

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No, The FAA Isn’t Going To Shoot Down Super Bowl Drones: If anyone does that, it’ll be NORAD. Or local cops.

“It is a bad idea to fly a drone near the Super Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday. The FAA, responsible for regulating the safe shared use of America’s skies, recently put out a Notice to Airmen restricting all flights within … Continue reading

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NYC police say drone hits Empire State Building

“Police say a man was arrested after he apparently lost control of a small drone that crashed into the Empire State Building. The drone hit the 40th floor of the 1,454-foot landmark skyscraper and then fell to a 35th floor … Continue reading

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