oldtimer Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Last I heard the FAA was stripped of its authority over drones in most situations. It was a week or two ago in the news. They don't need to be registered anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 that's funny... that directly contradicts the news story I just saw an hour ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Go figure. I don't know the details of either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACV92 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Regulation or not, if you operate one of these, have some courtesy, respect your neighbors. Not that difficult of a concept to understand. Do unto you.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 As a former prosecutor, IMO, you are more likely to be struck by lightning while cashing a winning lottery ticket than to face Federal charges for taking down an offending and trespassing drone over your own property. On the other hand, laser pointers capable of interfering with aircraft, that could earn you the right to be a guest of the Feds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Drones are regulated by the FAA and whether they are being used for recreational or commercial purposes, they should be registered with the FAA... That makes them an "aircraft" and shooting one down or assaulting the drone operator is against the law and a federal crime. And as long as they are following the airspace rules, safety guidelines and within line of site, it would appear that flying over your house or property is perfectly legal. https://www.faa.gov/uas/ https://www.faa.gov/uas/faqs/ https://www.faa.gov/uas/where_to_fly/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/johngoglia/2016/04/13/faa-confirms-shooting-drone-federal-crime-so-when-will-us-prosecute/#4c103f82a25a https://www.justice.gov/usam/criminal-resource-manual-2-aircraft-sabotage-18-usc-32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I thought I posted this yesterday, but apparently it did not make it: http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/19/technology/drone-registration-faa/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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