SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man is facing charges after
deputies say a video camera-equipped drone he was flying over an
accident scene hindered the landing of a medical helicopter.
But
Kele Stanley of Springfield said he’s been unfairly charged. The
hobbyist — who was flying the $4,000 drone over a crash scene to shoot
photos and video on Saturday morning — said he would have landed it
immediately if he knew a medical helicopter was en route.
The
Clark County Sheriff’s Office said Stanley several times refused to stop
flying his drone while the helicopter was preparing to land. The
helicopter was able to land and depart safely from the scene.
Stanley
is facing a felony charge of obstructing official business, and
misdemeanor charges of misconduct at an emergency and disorderly
conduct.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man is facing charges after
deputies say a video camera-equipped drone he was flying over an
accident scene hindered the landing of a medical helicopter.
But
Kele Stanley of Springfield said he’s been unfairly charged. The
hobbyist — who was flying the $4,000 drone over a crash scene to shoot
photos and video on Saturday morning — said he would have landed it
immediately if he knew a medical helicopter was en route.
The
Clark County Sheriff’s Office said Stanley several times refused to stop
flying his drone while the helicopter was preparing to land. The
helicopter was able to land and depart safely from the scene.
Stanley
is facing a felony charge of obstructing official business, and
misdemeanor charges of misconduct at an emergency and disorderly
conduct.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.