€30,000 privacy fine in Palma Correfoc

Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Fine: €30,000 for privacy and airspace breaches
Violation: Filming restricted festival without authorization
Status: Pilot lacked required license
Source: https://cadenaser.com/nacional/hype/2025/02/06/un-britanico-se-expone-a-30000-euros-por-grabar-lo-que-no-debe-con-un-dron-cadena-ser/

A 40-year-old British tourist was caught filming the Correfoc fire festival in Palma de Mallorca with a drone. Police found he had no drone license and was flying over a restricted event, violating both aviation safety and data protection rules. Authorities warned he faces a €30,000 penalty.

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