California may ban drones from trespassing over private property

The bill would create a drone “no-fly zone” of 350 feet above private property.

California lawmakers have permitted two payments to rein in using drones over personal property. If you’re looking on someone’s property to break in, you’re trespassing.

Florida, for example, has passed a law that prohibits the use of a drone to capture images of private property or of its owner, tenant or occupant with the intent to conduct surveillance without written consent if a reasonable expectation of privacy exists. However a new bill that has been recently proposed could seriously hamper the efforts of drones being used in a commercial capacity. Hannah-Beth Jackson to create airspace above private property.

Oregon now has a law in place, passed in 2013, prohibiting the flying of drones over private property without permission up to 400 feet.

The invoice beforehand handed the Senate and returns there for Meeting amendments.

Gatto said the bill would not affect businesses because the bill maintains a drone corridor and only targets “people up to no good”. She has a drone manufacturer in her district, she said.

Unsurprisingly there are some who have since criticized the bill, claiming that it will stunt the growth of the drone industry which is growing at a rather rapid pace at the moment.

SB 142 would not impact the use of drones in public spaces – such as roads, beaches, schools, public utility easements, and other spaces where drone use is not restricted – nor in the space approximately 350 feet or more above ground, which is subject to federal regulation.