Israeli Tourist was Arrested for Flying Drone in Paris
JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israeli tourist arrested for flying drone in Paris
An Israeli tourist was arrested for flying drone in Paris and thrown in jail for flying a drone over Paris landmarks. The Israeli man, 24, was arrested Oct. 1 and spent the night in jail. The following morning he was levied a nearly $650 fine for “operating an aircraft non-compliant with safety laws,” the French news agency AFP reported.
The man was arrested in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral, where the drone, equipped with a professional mounted camera was flying. It also had flown over the historic Hotel Dieu hospital and a police station, AFP reported.
The tourist told police he did not know it was illegal to fly drones in France, and that he was filming Paris landmarks for personal use only.
The view must have been something like this.
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Kennedy Martinez
kennedy@dronethusiast.comKennedy Martinez is a resident writer who joined Dronethusiast at the beginning of 2019. She has years of experience reviewing drones and other tech products. When it comes to flying drones, Kennedy loves the ability to create artistic videos from a unique point of view. Kennedy enjoys researching new drones and other exciting products that are available to consumers which is why she is committed to creating the best buyer's guides for our readers.
