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Student Arrested for Drone Spying; Lawmakers Demand Regulations

5/20/2025

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Fengyun Shi, an agricultural engineering student from China, faced a dramatic downfall after using a drone to capture images of a naval shipyard. Convicted under the Espionage Act, he was deemed a security threat, leading to his visa termination and arrest while trying to escape to China. In response, lawmakers are advocating for tougher drone regulations.

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Story summary

Fengyun Shi, an agricultural engineering student from China, faced a dramatic downfall after using a drone to capture images of a naval shipyard. Convicted under the Espionage Act, he was deemed a security threat, leading to his visa termination and arrest while trying to escape to China. In response, lawmakers are advocating for tougher drone regulations.