Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Warns Of Criminal Charges As UAS Sightings Spike
The FAA issued a stern warning about unauthorized drones use as the number of pilot sightings have already nearly tripled so far this year.
All unmanned aircraft, like this Parrot Bebop quadcopter, are prohibited from flying in the Flight Restricted Zone over Washington, D.C.
All unmanned aircraft, like this Parrot Bebop quadcopter, are prohibited from flying in the Flight Restricted Zone over Washington, D.C.

Concerned that pilot reports of drone sightings have already nearly tripled in the first eight months of the year, the FAA stepped up its warnings about potential fines and jail time for unauthorized uses. The agency noted that pilot reports of drone sightings have skyrocketed from 238 in all of last year to 650 through early August this year. It received reports of 16 drones sightings in June 2014 and 36 in July 2014. This year, the number of pilot reports leapt to 138 in June and 137 in July. 


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