Florida bill may permit ‘force’ against drones

[Let'sgoflying!]

However the feds continue to say:
"It’s illegal under federal law to shoot at an aircraft," the FAA said in a statement…”

Florida property owners pestered by spying drones could soon be allowed to fight back with 'force'

A potential new law in Florida would give homeowners the ability to use "reasonable force" against drones infringing on their right to privacy, aiming to protect against surveillance.

www.yahoo.com

 

[FORANE]

And then there were two.

Thread 'Well, shoot. Or should I say choot em!'

Mar 12, 2025

Tennessee congressman proposes allowing property owners to shotgun low-flying drones

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett has proposed a bill allowing Americans to use a shotgun to shoot down drones above their property.HR1907, a

fox17.com

HR1907, also known as the Defense Against Drones Act, is sponsored by U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN-2). The bill allows for a property owner to shoot down unmanned aircraft using a legally-obtained shotgun if the person believes the drone is flying 200 feet or lower over their property.

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[Lindberg]

"There are certain things that are permissible under state law that are not permitted by federal law," Gastesi said. "Just because your state says you can do it, doesn't mean the federal government won't prosecute you for it."

Yeah, that.

And the "privacy" aspects of the law may be unconstitutional.

 

[Baked Potato]

Well, this is good! Especially since, as we discovered during the recent UFO scare, people in general are extremely skilled at discerning manned from unmanned aircraft.