I’ve heard stories of people flying drones way above the 400-foot limit. What are the risks and consequences of doing this?
You risk fines and losing your drone. In some countries, authorities can track and confiscate drones that violate airspace regulations.
The biggest risk is interfering with manned aircraft. A collision could be catastrophic.
Many drones have altitude caps built into their software. Bypassing these is not only dangerous but also illegal.