Accidents
Pilot To Be Sentenced after Drone Hits LAPD Helicopter
Andrew Rene Hernandez, 22, could receive up to one year in federal prison.

The pilot of a drone that struck and damaged a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter in September has pleaded guilty to a sole count of misdemeanor unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft. Sentencing is scheduled April 12 for Andrew Rene Hernandez, 22, who could receive up to one year in federal prison. Hernandez said he launched his drone last September 18 at approximately 12:18 a.m. to investigate police activity at a nearby pharmacy.


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