Drones are on the rise in the drug world with smugglers using them to shift product across borders, into prisons - and soon to a street near you.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/10398287

Cheap and They Don’t Snitch: Drones Are the New Drug Mules::Drones are on the rise in the drug world with smugglers using them to shift product across borders, into prisons - and soon to a street near you.

  • @GlitzyArmrestEnglish
    5•1 year ago

    They already do have to be registered with the FAA, if over 250 grams (most drones except for some FPV and minis).

    All drones must be registered, except those that weigh 0.55 pounds or less (less than 250 grams) and are flown under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations.

    Source

    The FAA can fine you (with huge fines too, fines that you can’t really fight) if you’re in violation. New drones are also subject to Remote ID. I think many people buying drones off of Amazon have no idea about the requirements, but it’s something that I’ve always been very careful with, especially since I’m near restricted airspace. Don’t mess with the FAA.