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Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that will allow homeowners to use “reasonable force” against drones. This could have been caused by an increase last year in the sightings of a mysterious unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVS) last year.
The measure, sponsored by State Senator Keith L. Trunow, was published on the Florida Senator’s Legislative Calendar on April 16th.
US members have expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government’s response, prompting more questions about where drones originated and how they can be regulated. The Biden administration stressed that UAVs are run by foreign enemies rather than threats to national security.
Earlier this year, President Trump said he would look into drone spotting, but he ruled that he was “not an enemy,” and probably was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or belonging to a lover.
Sunshine State law seeks to change guidelines for property owners of unmanned aerial vehicles that remain suspended above their own land. Despite potential disputes with federal law, it has already cleared several committees.
The FAA prevents drones from being shot down, even if they are hovering over personal property.
“Civilians who fire on any aircraft, including unmanned aircraft, pose serious safety hazards,” the agency’s website reads. “An unmanned aircraft attacked by gunfire could damage people or property on the ground or collide with other objects in the air.”
“Flame shots on unmanned aircraft could result in civil penalties from the FAA and/or criminal charges from federal, state or local law enforcement agencies,” he added.
However, the FAA declined to comment on Florida’s pending law. There are currently over 1 million drones registered with the Federal Watch.
Drone flights are prohibited in areas designated as sensitive to national security, certain military bases, infrastructure and national landmarks. From airspace covered by temporary flight restrictions.
Florida’s proposed bill aims to include airports, prisons, inland ports, refineries and gas pipelines as part of its restricted airspace. Additional restrictions do not apply to law enforcement agencies. This often uses drones to monitor crowds of over 50.
If you pass, it will take effect in October.
