A joint state and federal defense team says it spotted at least 30 unauthorized drones in the sky over the Seahawks championship parade last Wednesday.
The King County Ground Intercept Team, as it is called, interrupted eight drone flights and was able to contact seven of the pilots, according to a King County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson.However, the spokesperson says the pilot ignored warnings and operated the drone inside the stadium, despite a Federal Aviation Administration temporary flight restriction in the area at the time.
The KCSO is now seeking reckless endangerment charges and says federal authorities are seeking other criminal charges and fines. The issue is of heightened concern in advance of the World Cup, and since drones have been used as weapons in the theater of war. The Trump Administration and Congress authorized an additional $500 million dollars to the 11 World Cup host cities for drone defense and alert systems.for operating a drone during a November 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium. He could face a year in jail and a $100,000 fine.JOIN THE CONVERSATION Is working with law enforcement, the aviation community, host cities, and FIFA to ensure safe, secure, and efficient aircraft operations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. General aviation pilots flying near any of the 11 U.S. World Cup stadium cities from June 12 to July 19, 2026, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures, and comply with additional operational requirements in effect during the tournament. All World Cup stadiums are also No Drone Zones. Drone operators who enter restricted airspace without authorization may face fines, drone confiscation, and federal criminal charges.Washington Senate passes 9.9% tax on income over $1 million; bill heads to HouseMayor Katie Wilson is set to deliver her first State of the City address Tuesday, with homelessness expected to take center stage.In the past ten years, only five mass shootings have been committed by a transgender person but all share a chilling trend.
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