A man who piloted a drone which flew as low as 20ft above a football match causing the game to be halted has been fined more than £3,500. Lewis Franks was branded 'naive' by his own solicitor in court, who said his client was 'being a bit nosey' and 'having a look'.
Franks, 27, wept in court as he admitted flying the drone above Chesterfield FC's Technique Stadium in Derbyshire at 5.20pm on May 7 during the club’s game against Bromley in the National League play-off semi-final.
Referee Scott Simpson took the players off the pitch for several minutes, in line with safety protocols, before the device was seen to land, Derbyshire Police previously said.
