But if a random drone is hovering around your home, what can you do about it?
Well, a new bill in Floridas Senate would let property owners use reasonable force against them.
Thebillaims to expand Floridas overall restrictions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, redefining no-fly zones to include airports and prisons.
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But its proposal for property owners is generating the most controversy.
What constitutes reasonable force, though?
Or flat out shooting it?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Right now, the bill doesnt put limits on what property owners can do to drones.
Its not hard to imagine what some Florida mans first choice might be, though.
Throughout the past decade, privately owned drones have become increasingly popular in the U.S.
However, drones are not totally unregulated.
Theyre considered aircraft, so they fall under FAA guidelines.
Thats where problems with Floridas current bill come in.
If you do, you may be looking at two decades in prison or a hefty fine.
These concerns were also expressed by Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo (D-Hollywood)during a committee hearinglast week.
Still, the bill made its way through multiple committees without much opposition.
Its next step is a vote by the full Senate.
If approved, it could take effect as early as October 2025.
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