From Digital Camera World · · 1m 10s
Mystery drone drops cash on Americans
A drone operator in Delaware drops cash on strangers, sparking mixed reactions.
In brief
A drone operator in Delaware drops cash on strangers, sparking mixed reactions. A drone pilot in Delaware anonymously drops cash on strangers, including a police officer, but faces regulatory concerns. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Mystery drone operator
A drone with an unnamed pilot has been flying around Delaware and dropping rolls of cash up to $100 a time.
Cash drop videos
Videos of each drop, made in an effort to spread positivity, are being posted to social media.
Police officer reaction
A police officer accepted a cash drop with a thumbs-up, showing no concern.
Operator's background
The drone operator works in IT and makes drops during lunch breaks and evenings.
Cash drop mechanics
Each drop includes a roll of money and a card reading 'You caught today's drop. Cash inside, it's yours.'
Regulatory concerns
US regulations require police officers to help the FAA find the drone operator's identity.
Operator's clarification
The police officer received a random $20 drop with no request, conversation, or attempt to influence.
“The police officer received a random $20 drop, no different from our other drops. There was no request, conversation, pending investigation, or attempt to influence the officer.”
Here's the gist
A drone pilot in Delaware anonymously drops cash on strangers, including a police officer, but faces regulatory concerns.
