While the courts argue over the drone slayer case in KY, a southern New Jersey drone shooter has pleaded guilty to criminal mischief. Russell Percenti, 34, shot down a drone he spotted flying near to his property in September of 2014. The drone's owner said that he was taking aerial pictures of a friend's home undergoing construction. He heard gunshots and suddenly lost … [Read more...] about NJ Drone Shooter Pleads Guilty
Drone Privacy
State Drone Laws: Virginia Defeats Privacy Bill
Despite the FAA's efforts (and Fact Sheet) to the contrary, state drone laws continue to be debated and passed. But in Virginia, legislation that would have allowed property owners who felt that their privacy was invaded by a drone to sue for damages was narrowly defeated in a Senate committee. Virginia Senate Bill 584 was designed to prevent drone operators from taking an … [Read more...] about State Drone Laws: Virginia Defeats Privacy Bill
DHS Provides Drone Guidance for Law Enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a drone guidance statement for law enforcement agencies. As more law enforcement and emergency services departments across the country implement drone technology to assist with crowd management, event security, and disaster response concerns over privacy and civil liberties have grown. The DHS' 11-page document lists 15 … [Read more...] about DHS Provides Drone Guidance for Law Enforcement
