A 55-year-old man in Sweden made headlines as the first individual convicted for operating a drone while under the influence of alcohol. He was caught flying the drone at a car event in Rattvik, situated in a no-fly zone. Police, monitoring the event, discovered the rogue drone and tested the operator, who had a blood alcohol level of 0.69 g/L. This case underscores Sweden's stringent DUI laws, drawing parallels to traditional aircraft regulations, according to local officials.
The case marks the first conviction for drunk-driving a drone in Sweden, highlighting the legal complexities of unmanned aerial vehicles in relation to traditional DUI laws.
Karin Hellmont, the district court president, emphasized that drones are treated like aircraft under the law, warranting the same strict penalties as traditional drink-driving cases.
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