CT Man May Face Charges for Equipping Drone with Handgun

A Connecticut man's modified drone might land him in quite a bit of hot water. 18 year-old Austin Haughwout of Clinton is facing an investigation from federal aviation officials after posting a video online that shows shots being fired from a drone that had been jury-rigged with a handgun, according to WHAM.

The FAA said Tuesday it is investigating whether he violated its regulations, which prohibit the careless or reckless operation of a model aircraft. Haughwout's father told WFSB-TV last week that his son helped build the drone with the help of a Central Connecticut State University professor. The 14-second video shows a four-propeller drone with a semiautomatic handgun strapped on top hovering as it fires four shots in a wooded area.

The FAA said it is working with Clinton police, who are also investigating.