Sightings2015

Unidentified drones fly over Paris landmarks

When: 24 Feb 2015
Where: Paris, France
Sources: 2 public sources

Paris landmarks at night; unidentified drones flew over them in February 2015 Getfunky Paris, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On two straight nights, unidentified drones were seen over Paris sites including the Eiffel Tower, the U.S. Embassy and the Interior Ministry. Police opened an investigation; a government spokesman said hobbyists were the likely operators.

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PressMysterious Drones Spotted Over Paris (opens in a new tab)TIME / 2015-02-24
PressFrench Authorities Pursue Drones Spotted Near Sensitive Sites (opens in a new tab)NPR / 2015-02-25

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