British tourist fined in Tenerife – fines up to €200,000

Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Fine: Up to €200,000 for serious violations
Violation: Flying over crowds during religious festival
Status: Drone confiscated by authorities
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/drone-virgen-del-carmen-festival-tenerife-british-tourist-fine-b2801448.html

A British tourist was fined for flying a drone during the Virgen del Carmen festival in La Orotava, Tenerife. The drone was spotted flying over crowds during the religious procession, violating strict no-fly zone regulations. Spanish authorities can impose fines up to €200,000 for serious drone violations.

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