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Man Arrested Trying to Fly Drone Outside White House

May 14, 2015  - By
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Secret Service detained a man Thursday afternoon who was trying to fly an unmanned aerial vehicle over the White House fence, reports CNN.

The park on the north side of the White House was locked down while the incident was investigated, but the lockdown was lifted by Thursday afternoon.

President Barack Obama is not in the White House, but at Camp David. 

This is the second drone incident this year, following an incident where a hobbyist who had been drinking crashed a drone on the White House lawn. A no-fly zone covers most of the D.C. area.

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About the Author: Tracy Cozzens

Tracy Cozzens has been with GPS World magazine in varying capacities since 2006, wearing many hats during her tenure. She has worked in government, for non-profits, and in corporate communications, editing a variety of publications for audiences ranging from federal government contractors to teachers.