Overview
The FAA recently announced a fine of nearly $2 million dollars against a Chicago-based company in relation to its use of UAS/drones, saying that the company did not have authorization for dozens of flights over New York and Chicago from 2012 - 2014. "FAA proposes nearly $2M fine against drone operator" discusses the penalty and what this means for drones and UAS in the future. Brandt Madsen is interviewed in the news item, giving his professional opinion on the matter.
The news broadcast (Brandt shown at 1:24) and article can be accessed via the WGN website here: https://wgntv.com/news/faa-proposes-nearly-2m-fine-against-drone-operator/