2 days ago · Akemann launched the drone from the top of a parking garage in Santa Monica out of curiosity to observe the wildfire damage, but lost sight of it after it flew about 1.5 miles, according to McNally.

On January 9th, 56-year-old Peter Akemann flew his DJI Mini 3 Pro drone far beyond the legal limit of his ability to see — and into a Super Scooper water dumping plane fighting the Los Angeles ...

1 day ago · Authorities say Akemann launched the drone from the top of a parking structure in Santa Monica on Jan. 9 and flew it more than 1.5 miles toward the Palisades Fire before losing site of it.

1 day ago · Akemann will also have to complete 150 hours of community service supporting the 2025 Southern California wildfire relief effort as part of the agreement.

1 day ago · Peter Tripp Akemann, 56, agreed to plead guilty to one count of unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft, according to the Justice Department. Prosecutors filed an indictment charging Akemann with ...

1 day ago · Akemann’s drone punched a 3-by-6-inch hole in the Super Scooper’s left wing, per the release. Maintenance personnel took the aircraft out of service for repairs, which cost a reported $65,169.

1 day ago · "Akemann flew the drone at least 2,500 meters (more than 1.5 miles) toward the fire and lost sight of the drone. As Akemann was flying the drone, it collided with a Government of Quebec Super ...

1 day ago · Akemann flew the drone more than 1.5 miles toward the fire and lost sight of the drone, authorities said. As Akemann was flying the drone, it collided with a Government of Quebec Super Scooper ...

3 days ago · Akemann flew the drone at least 2,500 meters (more than 1.5 miles) toward the fire and lost sight of the drone. As Akemann was flying the drone, it collided with a Government of Quebec Super Scooper carrying two crewmembers attempting to fight the blaze. The impact caused an approximately 3-inch-by-6-inch hole in the left wing.

1 day ago · Peter Tripp Akemann faces up to one year in prison, and a judge will determine his sentence, acting U.S. attorney Joseph McNally said. Akemann appeared in court Friday and will remain out of jail ...