Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA, SkyPan Settle Charges of Alleged Improper Drone Flights
The Chicago aerial photography company will pay a civil penalty of $200,000, the largest fine to date for unmanned aircraft systems.
SkyPan uses a remotely piloted helicopter to take photos for the real estate and construction industries. (Photo: SkyPan International)
SkyPan uses a remotely piloted helicopter to take photos for the real estate and construction industries. (Photo: SkyPan International)

The FAA and Chicago-based SkyPan International have reached a “comprehensive settlement” of alleged improper drone flights that calls for the company to pay a $200,000 fine and assist the agency with its public outreach campaign on drone regulations. Announced on January 17, the fine is the largest monetary penalty the FAA has collected for operations involving unmanned aircraft systems.