A Bulawayo man has been arrested for allegedly smashing an aerial filming drone worth more than R21 000.

Nathan Chikanya (29) of Sizinda suburb allegedly damaged the filming drone when it fell and landed on the ground while its owner Mr Clayton Chehore was filming some videos on Saturday.

Bulawayo magistrate Mr Franklin Mkhwananzi did not ask Chikanya to plead to charges of malicious damage to property on Monday.

He granted him $100 bail and remanded the matter to today (Wednesday) for trial.
Prosecuting, Mr Mclean Ndlovu alleged that the incident occurred at around 6PM near Zimnat house along Jason Moyo Street between 10th and 11 Avenue, Bulawayo.

“The complainant was filming some videos using an aerial filming drone and during the process the drone landed on the ground. The accused person approached and kicked the drone for no apparent reason,” he said.

“The machine valued at R21 932 was damaged. Mr Chehore apprehended Chikanya and took him to the police station.” – State Media