Alaskan residents in Anchorage have been complaining that a Peeping Tom drone has been flying around trying to spy on their neighborhood. They explain that people often check out the view from above the city, but they feel like the drone is trying to case the area to learn who is home and who is away. A Facebook group for people in the neighborhood has shared sightings of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
The incidents have happened in Anchorage Hillside of Alaska's largest city, according to KTUU. Bri Tollesen noticed a drone flying outside close to the window of her home on April 11, Monday and believes the UAVs are spying in the area.
Tollesen notes the drone also flew near the windows of her neighbors' homes and claims that the invasion of her home's privacy gave her a bad feeling.
The Anchorage resident used her car to follow the drone but was unable to find its pilot. Other people on the neighborhood's Facebook page shared a similar experience.
One of the neighbors called the local police. However, by the time the police officers arrived the drone had already flown away.
Anchorage Police Department (APD) spokesperson Renee Oistad said that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was taking questions on drone violations. Meanwhile, FAA told Chanel 2 News that it would investigate the event. However, the neighbor who contacted the FAA said that she had not been contacted by the agency.
The American Model of Aeronautics reports that there are certain regulations for drones. They are not allowed to fly within 5 miles of airports, over 400 feet above ground, or above property without a green light.
The neighbors want the drone's pilot to know that they are keeping an eye out for UAVs. Tollefsen explains the neighbors monitor the area and talk to each other.
In related news, Australia's postal system is testing drones to deliver small packages to people's front doors, according to Herald Sun. The closed-field trial will deliver medicines and time-sensitive items.
Australia Post managing director Ahmed Fahour explained that the goal is to improve the country's postal service. He said it builds on current services and follows Australia's double-digit e-commerce and online shopping industry boost during the last five years.
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