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Police warn of dangerous drone use at Franz Josef

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff ,
Publish Date
Mon, 1 May 2017, 4:12PM
Franz Josef Glacier. (Photo/File)
Franz Josef Glacier. (Photo/File)

Police warn of dangerous drone use at Franz Josef

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff ,
Publish Date
Mon, 1 May 2017, 4:12PM

A dressing down for a couple of drone users on the West Coast.

Franz Josef police say they've had to speak to two people flying drones inappropriately in one week.

Another four sightings were reported by the public in the two weeks prior.

Constable Brent Whittington said in the most recent incident on Sunday, a man flew a drone in a helicopter flight path at Glacier Country Heliport.

He said the Heliport manager was extremely concerned when he called Police.

The drone user had no idea about controlled airspace rules and operated his machine without permission- he was given a formal warning. 

The port is installing signs around its perimeter and on nearby state highways to prevent further dangers. 

 

 

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