Florida proposed law

[wilkie647]

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.foxnews.com

 

[KB9Radio]

What could possibly go wrong! Right?

 

[Starz]

Another example of a governmental entity wasting time and money.

 

[wco81]

There have been cases of people shooting at drones, causing property damage and the drone owners being able to make claims and getting reimbursed at least.

I don't know if that was under state or federal laws that they got this restitution though. FAA may claim jurisdiction over state or local laws for drones, but not sure that under the current administration, there would be too much sympathy for the rights of drone owners, especially when the drones are from a Chinese company.

 

[Cafguy]

The errant bullet death rate in Florida is about to go way up!
I would like to know if Florida is willing to pay the Lawyer fees for the person that violates 18 U.S.C. 32(c) with their permission.
Would not the discussion to make such actions legal in the state of Florida by these Florida officials constitute a conspiracy to violate 18 u.s.c. 32?

 

[Capt KO]

Lived in Florida my whole 70+ yrs, have to say our laws here make little sense.. especially gun laws. There aren't any. We are the Gunshine State. So far I've been able to fly drones without much hassle if I check the local regs and drone maps B 4 I fly. And don't bother the neighbors or wildlife.

 

[Max Headroom]

The auditors and inconsiderate pilots are going to end up costing sub 250g drones pilots their freedom to fly closer to people and over buildings, I have a Mini 2 SE and try not to upset people by flying over their houses yes I know I can do it but why give drone haters more ammunition to fire at us.

 

[wco81]

If it's like Stand Your Ground laws in FL, this law will lead to drone shootings even when there are no drones near private property.

The airspace above homes do not belong to homeowners. The FAA has sole jurisdiction on airspace.

But I don't know if there are activists or other entities who'd file a lawsuit to challenge this FL law, try to get a federal court to invalidate the state law, given that the federal govt. has jurisdiction.

 

[mavic3usa]

There have been cases of people shooting at drones, causing property damage and the drone owners being able to make claims and getting reimbursed at least.

I don't know if that was under state or federal laws that they got this restitution though. FAA may claim jurisdiction over state or local laws for drones, but not sure that under the current administration, there would be too much sympathy for the rights of drone owners, especially when the drones are from a Chinese company.

News from a Florida courtroom, not federal:

On Nov. 27, [shooter] 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.

IMO the FAA will rarely if ever get involved in prosecuting anyone for shooting at a drone.

 

[mavic3usa]

If it's like Stand Your Ground laws in FL, this law will lead to drone shootings even when there are no drones near private property.

The airspace above homes do not belong to homeowners. The FAA has sole jurisdiction on airspace.

But I don't know if there are activists or other entities who'd file a lawsuit to challenge this FL law, try to get a federal court to invalidate the state law, given that the federal govt. has jurisdiction.

We already have several instances of similar conflicts including marijuana.

IIRC, a similar law is also being considered in TX.

 

[hank970]

Another good reason to stay away from Florida: too many people, too many palmetto bugs, too many hurricanes, too much humidity, too many mosquitos, rising sea levels, and a crazy state government.

 

[Chip]

Another example of a governmental entity wasting time and money.

It sure sends a message to the feds. We know you will not protect our privacy or property rights or even tell us the truth about what you are doing so we will protect ourselves.

 

[Chip]

News from a Florida courtroom, not federal:

On Nov. 27, [shooter] 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.

IMO the FAA will rarely if ever get involved in prosecuting anyone for shooting at a drone.

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[Chip]

The FAA has sole jurisdiction on airspace.

You can test this theory by flying your drone low over a children's playground every day for one week and see if anyone stops you.

 

[Chip]

If it's like Stand Your Ground laws in FL, this law will lead to drone shootings even when there are no drones near private property.

Yes it could lead to shootings. But if the shooters do not have good reason to fire, then they can be charged with reckless endangerment.

 

[Cafguy]

Yes it could lead to shootings. But if the shooters do not have good reason to fire, then they can be charged with reckless endangerment.

and because every Ken and Karen will see this as a free pass, The state has done pretty much nothing but fill their courts with Reckless endangerment/Gross negligence cases. You law makers in Florida should really consider what you are doing to yourselves.

 

[Greasy]

Another good reason to stay away from Florida: too many people, too many palmetto bugs, too many hurricanes, too much humidity, too many mosquitos, rising sea levels, and a crazy state government.

AMEN!!!

 

[Dronecation]

Another good reason to stay away from Florida: too many people, too many palmetto bugs, too many hurricanes, too much humidity, too many mosquitos, rising sea levels, and a crazy state government.

The notorious Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua is such a good reason to live in Colorado eh...?