Florida Man, 72, Arrested for Shooting Walmart Delivery Drone
The crew quickly redirected the drone back to the Walmart store for inspection, where they found a bullet hole and $2,500 worth of damage.Continue Reading
Florida Man, 72, Arrested for Shooting Walmart Delivery Drone
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Could be he wanted the box hanging under the drone.
Probably won’t be the last time we see this type of occurrence.
Hopefully, no one will get hurt with these delivery vehicles.
Probably won’t be the last time we see this type of occurrence.
Hopefully, no one will get hurt with these delivery vehicles.
Think of the influx of Birdshot damaged Iphones for sale on Ebay! let me guess there the Drones with the blue led's
Wonder what will start happening when people start to understand it is very illegal to shoot at a drone, even if the drone is "breaking the law", and the accused simply stop admitting to being the one who pulled the trigger? Seems like all shooters readily admit they thought they were using "reasonable" force against the "offending" drone which tells me either they believe they are entitled to shoot at drones over their property potentially spying on them or else they believe by admitting to it early on they will get off with a slap on the wrist because it's such a harmless crime and nobody got hurt. When I see everybody apparently saying "Yeah I fired at that drone" directly to the police, that tell me (my opinion) this is the standard answer to avoid arrest and it's probably been overlooked quite a bit in the past but I guess things are changing now that Walmart and Amazon are flying drone. Spending the night in jail, showing up for a couple of court cases, paying $2,500 for that drone, paying a fine, and getting banned from Walmart is such a minor (likely) price to pay for such a dangerous and illegal federal crime.
Here's a story that doesn't require an account to access.
Clermont, FL, 26 miles west of Orlando. Walmart delivery drone. One shot from a 9 mm pistol hit the package being carried.
"He was taken into custody and charged with shooting at an aircraft, criminal mischief damage over $1,000 and discharging a firearm in public or residential property, according to the sheriff's office."
Florida man admits to shooting at Walmart delivery drone, damaging payload
A bullet hole was found in the payload the drone was carrying, authorities said.
www.usatoday.com
Clermont, FL, 26 miles west of Orlando. Walmart delivery drone. One shot from a 9 mm pistol hit the package being carried.
"He was taken into custody and charged with shooting at an aircraft, criminal mischief damage over $1,000 and discharging a firearm in public or residential property, according to the sheriff's office."
What gets me when reading the comments on the article, you see the drone haters come out, defending the guy shooting it down and nothing is said about the danger he placed himself and others in by shooting at it.
Don’t underestimate our un- Supreme Court. They can over rule anything now. Just a matter of time and where the money’s coming from. Watch ‘em.
Rules of any kind be damned.
Yaaay America.
He only had to wait a few months and those pesky drones would have quit flying around his house on their own: Walmart cuts drone delivery in three states amid high costs
anotherlab
Well-Known Member
He is claiming that he thought that it was watching him. He also said he was trying to shoo it away. It was 75ft up in the air at the time, which would negate the "shoo drone, shoo" defense.
There is a greater risk of someone getting by a stray round than any injury from the drone.
If Walmart prosecutes and sues for damages, that would be a deterrent.
Florida Man said:
Just wait until someone shoots a drone, damages the battery pack, and then the drone crashes into a house at the same time the battery is on fire, setting fire to the house. Eventually, it will happen.
Mark
Mark
Firearm and drone enthusiast here.
There are imbeciles on every side of every article, political spectrum, and behind both firearms and drones, as we all know.
Education and adhering to laws is key, i had a (likely methbilly) neighbor talk about 'surveillance drones flying around' and informed him its QUITE illegal to shoot at them, and also, the only drone ive seen is my own, which i had told him about prior which he seems to have forgotten (dont do drugs, people). I live in coal country, PA, and there is a dearth of woefully misguided, uneducated persons about that seem to think taking a drone out is legal, and all drones are out to spy on them, etc.
After explaining why i fly, where, etc, that neighbor dropped his ragefit over drones...
That said, ive also known of a business that had their rooftop AC unit hit by a (appears to have been a 9mm) bullet, right after 4th of July (USA).
Based on hit angle, someone likely fired a few rounds up in the air, and one just happened to take out the (condenser?) coils on the roof mounted unit.
There are imbeciles on every side of every article, political spectrum, and behind both firearms and drones, as we all know.
Education and adhering to laws is key, i had a (likely methbilly) neighbor talk about 'surveillance drones flying around' and informed him its QUITE illegal to shoot at them, and also, the only drone ive seen is my own, which i had told him about prior which he seems to have forgotten (dont do drugs, people). I live in coal country, PA, and there is a dearth of woefully misguided, uneducated persons about that seem to think taking a drone out is legal, and all drones are out to spy on them, etc.
After explaining why i fly, where, etc, that neighbor dropped his ragefit over drones...
That said, ive also known of a business that had their rooftop AC unit hit by a (appears to have been a 9mm) bullet, right after 4th of July (USA).
Based on hit angle, someone likely fired a few rounds up in the air, and one just happened to take out the (condenser?) coils on the roof mounted unit.
Blue Thunder Pilot
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As a firearm and new drone enthusiast, the only thing important is that Florida Man gets some significant jail time and let that send a message. Not everyone will get it or care but slaps on the wrist don't do anyone any good.
There is a greater risk of someone getting by a stray round than any injury from the drone.
**** right. Florida Man was worried that he was being surveilled because of past experience? I'd like to know more about that. But he probably made that up as a weak-a attempt to justify his actions.
I'm not a Big Faith guy but it's something of a miracle that more people aren't injured or killed by idiots discharging weapons without any regard to a backstop.
Some people shouldn't own a firearm as FM has adequately demonstrated. After serving a lengthy prison sentence (in a just world) he should be ineligible to own or possess a firearm (is said just world). Anybody know FL state law on felons possessing firearms? Several states have exceptions. I'd hate to think FL Man would qualify for one. At least he was charged and not rewarded with a Stand Your Ground dismissal.
There is a greater risk of someone getting by a stray round than any injury from the drone.
**** right. Florida Man was worried that he was being surveilled because of past experience? I'd like to know more about that. But he probably made that up as a weak-a attempt to justify his actions.
I'm not a Big Faith guy but it's something of a miracle that more people aren't injured or killed by idiots discharging weapons without any regard to a backstop.
Some people shouldn't own a firearm as FM has adequately demonstrated. After serving a lengthy prison sentence (in a just world) he should be ineligible to own or possess a firearm (is said just world). Anybody know FL state law on felons possessing firearms? Several states have exceptions. I'd hate to think FL Man would qualify for one. At least he was charged and not rewarded with a Stand Your Ground dismissal.
Florida is relative strict about felons owning or possessing firearms.
"(1) It is unlawful for any person to own or to have in his or her care, custody, possession, or control any firearm, ammunition, or electric weapon or device, or to carry a concealed weapon, including a tear gas gun or chemical weapon or device, if that person has been:
(a) Convicted of a felony in the courts of this state;"
... and other criteria related to felonies in other states, federal felonies, etc.
Chapter 790 Section 23 - 2018 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
www.flsenate.gov
Oh boy! He claims the drone was a peeping tom. Therefore, I'm sure many people in this forum will sympathize with him. Not me, I don't like all the talk about being uncomfortable and property lines ("over his property" nonsense) and hovering facing a certain direction, the height of the drone, waving off the drone as if that means something...which is all irrelevant. Does the deputies honestly believe this matters? Plus the idea there is someone in the neighborhood who flies drones over people's house in the past and "he's been warned" is just ridiculous. Perhaps if someone had the balls to tell this guy his neighbor is doing nothing wrong and posting drone footage on facebook is legal, he wouldn't be in the trouble he's in.
Not everyone approves of drones and many have not heard of delivery drones. I get it, the deputy is being clever getting all the facts and asking the basic questions (perhaps it's an investigative technique) but the problem is what about next time? There won't be any serious punishment for this guy, there's nothing stopping him or others from doing it again, he'll probably get his equipment back, and there certainly won't be a message or warning sent to the community making an example out of him. Unlike if you flew your drone illegally and got caught from what we can tell by recent drone stories.
This guy will bond out in a few hours. I'm going to withhold my comments about his attitude and his privilege.
Hear the possible charges and some random commentary here:
Not everyone approves of drones and many have not heard of delivery drones. I get it, the deputy is being clever getting all the facts and asking the basic questions (perhaps it's an investigative technique) but the problem is what about next time? There won't be any serious punishment for this guy, there's nothing stopping him or others from doing it again, he'll probably get his equipment back, and there certainly won't be a message or warning sent to the community making an example out of him. Unlike if you flew your drone illegally and got caught from what we can tell by recent drone stories.
This guy will bond out in a few hours. I'm going to withhold my comments about his attitude and his privilege.
Hear the possible charges and some random commentary here:
Max Headroom
Well-Known Member
They are currently spending $484 for each drone delivery and hope to get it down to $63 which is still twenty times more than ground delivery the question has to be why are they doing this.
We have a long way to go! I love drones and I don't particularly think they are noisy but I can understand the concern about aircraft in the neighborhood. I'm used to the sound and maybe the neighbors are not but I know if we had low flying aircraft coming across here from the nearby county airport, the neighborhood would shut it down quick so it's not just about the drones in particular. But we would NOT shoot them down. Drone delivery won't work unless it gains universal acceptance.
ryguy80
Well-Known Member
Reminds me of NBC’s Parks and Recreation episode where Ron Swanson shoots down a delivery drone.
Pure speculation:
What actually happened:
"On Nov. 27, Winn agreed to submit to a restitution order. His attorney described this as an "admission of wrongdoing," but not a guilty plea. The Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit ordered him to pay $5,000 to the drone company for the damage to the drone, which he has now paid.
If he is not charged with any other crimes within six months, he will not serve any jail time."
www.firstcoastnews.com
What actually happened:
"On Nov. 27, Winn agreed to submit to a restitution order. His attorney described this as an "admission of wrongdoing," but not a guilty plea. The Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit ordered him to pay $5,000 to the drone company for the damage to the drone, which he has now paid.
If he is not charged with any other crimes within six months, he will not serve any jail time."
Florida man who shot down Walmart drone ordered to pay $5,000 to chain
Police said there were children playing nearby at the time.
www.firstcoastnews.com
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