Do you own a drone or know someone who does? People are using these cool toys to capture some of the most breathtaking graphics you'll ever see.
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Unfortunately, some are being flown in areas where they don't belong and endangering the lives of travelers. One even recently crashed into a commercial plane for the first time ever.
How drones are endangering travelers Canada's Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, recently announced that a drone had crashed into a commercial prop plane. The incident took place in Québec City, near Jean Lesage International Airport.
The drone struck the plane on its approach to land at the airport. The drone was about three miles from the airport and was flying at 1,500 feet in the air. That's 500 feet above the legal limit in Canada. Fortunately, the plane only sustained minor damage and was able to land safely.
Drones and airports do not mix. Aircraft in air traffic control areas near airports need clearance to be there. Drones are not permitted to fly in those areas above 300 feet in Canada and 400 feet in the U.S.