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YouTuber Charged for Unauthorized Drone Flight Over Military Complex

2/17/2026

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Stuart Dale Bennett, a YouTuber, faces federal charges for flying a drone over Raven Rock Mountain Complex in Maryland, the 'underground Pentagon'.
The FBI opened the investigation after a military official flagged his channel, 'Area 82 Surveillance911', which showed unauthorized drone footage.
Agents traced his identity, executed search warrants, and seized a drone and videos.
Bennett is scheduled to appear in court on February 20, facing up to one year.

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Stuart Dale Bennett, a YouTuber, faces federal charges for flying a drone over Raven Rock Mountain Complex in Maryland, the 'underground Pentagon'.
The FBI opened the investigation after a military official flagged his channel, 'Area 82 Surveillance911', which showed unauthorized drone footage.
Agents traced his identity, executed search warrants, and seized a drone and videos.
Bennett is scheduled to appear in court on February 20, facing up to one year.