Last Friday, a pilot who was landing at Wheeler Airport near Kansas City spotted a drone and reported it to air traffic control which then notified local police.<\/p>\n

KSHB Kansas City reported that a police helicopter was sent to investigate and eventually spotted the drone. However, the drone managed to escape.<\/p>\n

The pilot, who was flying a small Beechcraft, managed to land safely.<\/p>\n

Under FAA regulations, drones are not permitted to fly within 5 miles of an airport. They are also required to fly no higher than 400 feet and cannot weigh more than 55 pounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last Friday, a pilot who was landing at Wheeler Airport near Kansas City spotted a drone and reported it to air traffic control which then notified local police. KSHB Kansas City reported that a police helicopter was sent to investigate and eventually spotted the drone. However, the drone managed to escape. The pilot, who was … <\/p>\n

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