Allan Nip, 30, was charged with unlawfully flying a drone near the finish line of the 2024 Boston Marathon, possibly jeopardizing public safety during the event.
Under a deferred prosecution agreement, Nip has agreed to pay a $5,000 fine and forfeit his $4,000 drone after it was intercepted just before the race's finale.
Federal law enforcement successfully intercepted the drone just before the finish line, emphasizing the seriousness of flying in restricted National Defense Airspace.
Despite clear FAA restrictions communicated prior to the marathon, Nip allegedly disregarded these warnings, which could have led to serious consequences.
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