ATLANTA, GA—FBI Atlanta and our partners seized three drones today as operators violated the temporary flight restrictions surrounding the World Cup games and activities around Metro Atlanta.
Violators will not only have their drones confiscated, but also face penalties up to $100,000 and potential criminal charges.
Below are links to two links to public service announcement we have released about World Cup Safety overall in Atlanta and specifically No Fly Zones for the event. Please amplify or use throughout your markets to get the word out.
Link to video:
Unsafe and improper use of a drone or other UAS poses a physical hazard to other aircraft and individuals on the ground and can violate federal law.
Before every flight, drone operators should check for active flight restrictions using an FAA-approved B4UFLY service provider. A list of approved providers offering free airspace awareness tools for desktop and mobile is available at https://faa.gov/uas/getting_started/b4ufly. These tools provide real-time information on TFRs, restricted airspace, and other advisories based on the operator’s location.
If you observe unsafe or improper use of a drone, report it to the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov.
