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Two Charged for Flying Drones over Rogers Centre During Blue Jays Games: Police
Two individuals were fined under Canadian Aviation Regulations for flying micro-drones during Blue Jays playoff games in a federally designated no-fly zone.
- On Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, Toronto police charged two people after flying drones over the Rogers Centre during Blue Jays post-season games, fining them for violating the no-fly zone.
- The stadium sits within the nearby Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport no-fly zone, which applies without exception to micro-drones weighing under 249 grams, police said.
- Members of the emergency management and public order unit used `specialized drone detection technology` to intercept three unauthorized drone flights over Rogers Centre and identify the operators.
- The Toronto Police Service thanked fans for their cooperation and urged the public to consult Transport Canada for safe drone use as the Blue Jays return Sunday, Oct. 12.
- Police reminded all drone operators they are responsible for knowing and following federal aviation regulations, noting micro-drones under 249 grams are often marketed as recreational toys, police said.
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Two charged for flying drones over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays games: police
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Two charged for flying drones over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays games: police – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Toronto police say two people have been fined and charged for flying drones over the Rogers Centre during the Blue Jays post-season baseball games. Police say the charges were laid under Canadian Aviation Regulations. Police say they used “specialized drone detection technology” to spot and intercept three unauthorized drone flights over the stadium during the games on Saturday and Sunday. Police say the two people were allegedly flyin…
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