Cambodia: Phnom Penh bans camera-equipped drones after royal encounter
Source: AsianCorrispondent.com
Authorities in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh have banned camera-equipped drones from being operated without a permit after a quadcopter was flown over the Royal Palace while the Queen Mother was taking her daily exercise.
An unnamed German man was brought in for questioning after the weekend incident, which prompted authorities to issue the following directive:
“To ensure the respect for the rights of people and to maintain security, safety and public order, the Phnom Penh municipality decides to ban camera-equipped drones from flying airspace from now on.”
The Phnom Penh Post reported Monday that City Hall spokesman Long Dimanche said Queen Mother Norodom Monineath was shocked by the incident.
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