Two facing federal prison after being accused of flying drones in areas under TFR for the Super Bowl.

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Kevin Jonathan Canty, 33, of West Palm Beach was charged with violating national defense airspace. And Henry Alejandro Jimenez, 33, of Orlando was separately charged with violating national defense airspace as well. The charges were filed by U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez of the U.S. Middle District Court in Tampa.

Pilots and drone operators who enter the TFRs without permission face civil penalties that exceed $30,000 and a maximum criminal penalty of one year in federal prison.

Source: AOPA Drone Pilot