When asked to produce a permit authorising him to operate the drone, Pengfei was unable to do so, leading to his immediate arrest.
The Masvingo Magistrates’ Court in Zimbabwe has sentenced a Chinese national, Dai Pengfei to 30 days imprisonment for operating a drone without the required license.
The 55-year-old appeared before the Court, where he faced charges related to the unauthorised use of a drone.
The incident occurred on August 9, 2024, at Nyika Growth Point in Bikita, where Pengfei was spotted by police officers flying a drone approximately 15-20 meters above roof level.
When asked to produce a permit authorising him to operate the drone, Pengfei was unable to do so, leading to his immediate arrest.
The court subsequently handed down a sentence of a fine of US$200 or 30 days in jail.
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