A Southern California man operating a drone that collided with a firefighting airplane flying over Palisades Fire last month has admitted to recklessly operating the aircraft, federal court ...

It’s not the time to fly drones anytime that we have these emergencies in Southern California.” As part of the plea agreement, Akemann agreed to pay full restitution to the government of ...

A California man is facing up to one year in federal prison for recklessly operating a drone that crashed into a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft as the crew was battling the devastating ...

In a post on X, the FBI showed photos of the damaged wing and the drone. Akemann also agreed to complete 150 hours of community service in support of the 2025 Southern California wildfire relief ...

Drone images captured over the area display the sweeping devastation left behind as the Palisades fire tore through beachfront homes in Malibu. The photos ... to pay for California FAIR Plan ...

A roadside billboard warns of drone prohibition during the Palisades Fire. Credit: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection A California man has pleaded guilty to recklessly operating ...