30-year-old Allan Nip charged for flying drone near 2024 Boston Marathon finish line, faces fines and potential prison time for breaking restricted airspace rules.

Allan Nip, 30, was arraigned in federal court for allegedly flying a drone near the finish line of the 2024 Boston Marathon, violating restricted national defense airspace. He agreed to a $5,000 fine and forfeiture of his $4,000 drone. Federal law enforcement intercepted the drone mid-air. If convicted, Nip could face up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. Warnings against flying near the marathon were issued by the FAA.

September 24, 2024
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