The incident occurred in Lake County, Florida, United States, where a man named Dennis Winn was apprehended by police officers after he used a 9mm handgun to shoot down a Walmart delivery drone. The drone sustained damage but managed to fly back to the nearby Walmart branch.
Dennis admitted to intentionally shooting down the drone when he saw it flying over his house. He ran inside to grab a gun and fired a single shot at the drone, which was flying approximately 75 feet (23 meters) above his house. He claimed to have had previous experiences with drones invading his privacy at home, leading him to believe that this case was similar.
Authorities arrested Dennis and charged him with 3 offenses, including shooting an aircraft.
Walmart has been utilizing drones for delivery services for several years, expanding their coverage area and claiming to offer the largest drone delivery service in America. Similar to other retailers who have increased drone delivery services, Dennis’s case is not isolated, as there have been instances of people shooting drones they mistakenly viewed as intrusive. Regulatory agencies may need to find ways to address such issues.
Source: Business Insider
TLDR: Dennis was arrested for shooting down a Walmart delivery drone in Florida, highlighting ongoing concerns with the use of drones for commercial purposes.
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