Golden Gate Bridge officials ask senator for help in curbing drones
SAN FRANCISCO -- The agency that manages the Golden Gate Bridge is asking Sen. Dianne Feinstein for help in restricting the rising number of remote-controlled drones that have been buzzing the famous span.
Golden Gate Transportation District General Manager Denis Mulligan tells the Marin Independent Journal that the unmanned aerial devices pose safety and security threats to the bridge.
Mulligan says drones have been flying past security fences and sensors into areas where photography is prohibited. And he says one of the machines recently crash-landed on the bridge's roadway.
The bridge district is asking Feinstein and the Federal Aviation Administration for regulations that would allow the agency to cite drone operators for trespassing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated the bridge as a potential terrorist target after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
CBS San Francisco reported that YouTube user "danesdrone" posted video of a recent drone flight over the city by the bay captured in 4K.
The video shows pretty much what birds flying into the Golden Gate might see. The Embarcadero and Nob Hill neighborhoods can be seen in the video as well.
The 4K video, which is essentially a step up from high definition, is just the latest attempt to capture San Francisco's unique history by drone. If you want to see more, check out this list of the best drone footage of Sand Francisco.