What happens if you shoot down a delivery drone?
Companies like Amazon, Google, and Walmart invest in drone delivery. Incidents of drones being shot down are emerging, leading to legal ramifications and potential penalties, including fines and prison time. The Federal Aviation Administration considers such actions a federal offense.
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As companies like Amazon, Google, and Walmart invest in drone delivery, incidents of drones being shot down are emerging. A recent case in Florida involved a man shooting a Walmart drone, leading to charges of discharging a firearm and criminal mischief. The legal ramifications of shooting down drones are still evolving, with potential penalties including fines and up to 20 years in prison. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) considers such actions a federal offense under 18 U.S.C. 32, which covers the destruction of aircraft, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). While there have been previous cases of drone shootings, the consequences have not been consistently severe. As drone delivery expands in the U.S., the role of federal legislation in addressing UAV shootings may become clearer. With the increasing prevalence of drone technology, the potential for legal consequences for shooting down drones is significant, with penalties varying based on the circumstances of each incident.
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9 commentsSomething that I think would be nice is an op out process for personal/commercial drone flights under a reasonable altitude over one's house. Even without the privacy concern getting buzzed by multiple delivery drones a day wouldn't be fun.
Consider a fleet of much smaller drones “guarding” one’s airspace (putting aside that we do not own it, which IMO is a byproduct of past legislative lack of imagination), that simply get in the way of a large delivery drone. With some level of aggressiveness.
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