A restriction on drone flights is already in place around Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl, but cops have already confiscated six quadcopters from those ignoring the temporary ban. Those responsible could face hefty cash fines, and even jail time.
As millions of Americans look forward to the excitement of Sunday’s Super Bowl, a handful of halfwits have already been caught flouting a drone ban by flying their birds over Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the days before the big game.
The FAA imposed a no-fly zone on January 31 that will stay in place until 11.59 p.m. local time on February 3. It bans drone owners from flying their machines within one mile of the stadium, though on game day the zone widens to 30 miles.
Despite the restriction, officers have already confiscated six drones that were spotted flying close to the stadium in the past couple of days, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
