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LAPD helicopter makes emergency landing after being hit by drone at Encino brush fire (abc7.com)
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Water-dropping choppers were brought in to help keep the fire from spreading. The Los Angeles Police Department said a drone smacked into one of its helicopters, which was dispatched to the scene of the fire. Police said the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing.

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[–] 9 points 4 months ago* (6 children)

If they are violating FAA regulations on their drone activity, they likely will face consequences. This article even mentions that they are seeking the operator so they can face justice.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

    All I've seen in the past is some fines. It really doesn't seem like enough, but I'm not in a great mood, so I'm probably over reacting.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Didn't that guy who clipped the firefighting plane get banned from drones and like $100,000 in repair costs + penalties? Seems like a pretty good deterrent to me

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