Federal agencies boost drone violation penalties after detection over Fort McNair

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Several agencies issued a joint warning to drone operators on Friday, emphasizing that failure to abide by relevant laws could incur significant penalties, including jail time.

Drone incursions over stateside military bases and critical infrastructure have become more common in recent years as drones have become more widely available on the commercial market, leaving federal authorities in need of updating their laws and defenses to ensure they’re prepared for any possibility.

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