The FAA is was recommending a $1.9 million fine against SkyPan International Inc., for aerial photography. (Photo: Thinkstock)

(Bloomberg) — U.S. regulators are proposing the largest fine to date against a Chicago company for flying unmanned aircraft in congested airspace, as the agency tries to crack down on the potential safety risks of booming drone use.

The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it was recommending a $1.9 million fine against SkyPan International Inc., which made 65 drone flights from 2012 to 2014 in airspace above highly populated areas. The flights were for aerial photography, the agency said in a press release.

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