📺 VIDEO | Man Arrested After Shooting Destroying WALMART Delivery Drone

Florida Man Arrested for Shooting Down Walmart Delivery Drone

Table of Contents:

• The Incident: A Drone Downed
• The Suspect: A 72-Year-Old Florida Man
• The Consequences: A Felony Charge
• The Risks: Drone Delivery in Jeopardy
• Additional Sources

The Incident: A Drone Downed

A Walmart delivery drone was shot down in Clermont, Florida, after a 72-year-old man named reportedly fired a single shot at the aircraft using a 9mm handgun.

The Suspect: A 72-Year-Old Florida Man

The man reportedly admitted to firing at the drone, claiming he thought it was spying on him. The drone was approximately 75 feet in the air when he allegedly hit it in the center mass, leaving a bullet hole in the payload area.

The Consequences: A Felony Charge

Shooting at any aircraft, including drones, is considered a felony with a recommended penalty of up to 20 years in prison. The man was reportedly arrested and charged with shooting at an aircraft, criminal mischief with damage over $1,000, and discharging a firearm on public or residential property.

The Risks: Drone Delivery in Jeopardy

Incidents like this highlight the potential risks and legal consequences of shooting at drones, which are punished the same as firing at a commercial airliner. Accotding to media reports, Walmart has been expanding its drone delivery program, aiming to have the largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer.

Additional Sources:

• [1] Florida man charged after shooting at Walmart delivery drone
• [2] Man arrested after shooting, destroying Walmart drone – YouTube
• [3] People are shooting down Walmart delivery drones – Quartz
• [4] Man arrested after shooting, destroying Walmart drone – Yahoo