Tourist Crashes Drone into Palazzo Venezia

Drones produce some of the best photos and videos on the internet today. They’re utilized in marketing and influencing, and Michael Bay even used them in his recent film, “Ambulance.” As great as they are, they are not permitted everywhere. However, a tourist in Italy forgot that when they crashed a drone into the roof of the Palazzo Venezia. 

Palazzo Venezia Drone Crash

On April 23, at around 7 pm, an Argentian tourist lost control of his drone. He crashed it into the roof of one of Italy’s most historic buildings. The 15th-century building in Rome is known for its history as the site of dictator Benito Mussolini’s speeches. The building, which sits just off the famous Piazza Navona, served as the residence of popes, cardinals, and ambassadors for centuries before being used by Mussolini to address gathered crowds. Now, the building functions as a museum where visitors can walk through history.

Response and Repercussions

Captain Matteo Alborghetti of the Carabinieri police told CNN the tourist “was probably unaware of the ban on drone overflight” over Rome and the Vatican, adding that, “Fortunately, there were no repercussions, no one was hurt, and the roof of Palazzo Venezia was not damaged.” Following the incident, the police seized the drone, and the tourist may be facing criminal charges. That is a lot for a few great pictures and videos. This is not the only recent incident involving a drone. 

The day before, on Monday, a Romanian tourist lost his drone to authorities at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. He reportedly wanted to get more provocative pics and videos of the historic site. If you plan on traveling with a drone, it is crucial to know the rules and regulations for the site and the travel.