Hillsborough County Sheriff (USA), Chad Chronister, urged drone pilots wishing to see the Super Bowl in Tampa to refrain from the use of their gadgets. The message came after law enforcement authorites have already recorded more than 70 illegal drone flyovers. Sheriff has also emphasized in his statement that once a drone illegally infiltratres a restricted airspace it can be considered a serious offense, resulting in a substantial fine and imprisonment.

The US Attorney in Tampa, Maria Chapa Lopez, stated that serious charges were recently brought against a man who illegally used a drone in a restricted area established for the Super Bowl. A detailed investigation of the incident is underway.