Sometimes, people just don’t listen. Like this 53-year-old man who — despite multiple, repeated warnings against flying remotely piloted aircraft systems at the designated Special Event Area around Marina Bay on National Day — went ahead and flew his drone at Marina Barrage around 3pm on Aug 9.
So the police spotted him and he got arrested. Obviously, his drone was seized by the police.
Authorities had already declared that this year’s National Day Parade would see tighter security, and harsh penalties would be inflicted on any errant drone flyers, as they could affect the low-flying aircraft involved in the celebrations. Unauthorized flying of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles was not allowed for 24 hours on National Day.
C’mon, there were even videos circulating online, showing the consequences of doing so.
Investigations are currently ongoing. If the man’s found guilty, he could be fined a maximum of $20,000 and jailed up to 12 months.
