Police arrested two Massachusetts men on Saturday for allegedly piloting a drone too close to Boston's Logan Airport.
“The Boston Police Department is reminding recreational drone operators of the importance of following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety guidelines. Operators should not fly their drones over people or vehicles. “This is prohibited and you must be aware of airspace restrictions,” the Boston Police Department said. statement.
“Even small drones pose significant risks, including the potential for catastrophic damage to planes and helicopters,” they added.
“A near collision can cause the pilot to veer off course, putting life and property at risk.”
Robert Duffy, 42, and Jeremy Forcik, 32, were arrested on suspicion of trespassing on a largely deserted island in Boston Harbor known as Long Island, and may face additional charges. The two were found at the defunct Long Island Health Campus and fled on foot after being questioned by police.
Police believe a third party was involved, but the identity of that person has not been determined.
“The incident occurred earlier that evening, at 4:30 p.m., when Boston Police Department officers specializing in real-time crime surveillance spotted an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operating dangerously near Logan International Airport,” the statement said. It is said that it began in .
Lawmakers are tasked with investigating suspicious drone activity across the country, with multiple aircraft recently spotted in New York and New Jersey.
