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Old 08-27-15 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Biker395
There are also bills pending (and very likely to pass) that will make remote trespassing a crime.

California lawmakers approve drone trespassing crime bills | abc7.com

Count me among those that would swat/shoot it down if one were stalking me or invading my privacy on my own property.
Maybe this will stick. But I would also expect an appeal of a conviction under such a law challenging the state authority because airspace is regulated by the federal government. I think the FAA would oppose state governments trying to impose laws on their territory.

It's already well established that if you knock down a drone, even one flying above your private property, you can be held liable for the damages. Pottery Barn rule...You break it, you buy it.
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