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Drones and Trespassing

Out of Kentucky comes a case that may help resolve issues surrounding drones and trespass.  A hobbyist whose drone was shot out of the sky while recording video over private property has filed suit for $1,500 in damages.  The big question is limits of the ad coelum doctrine.  How far above the ground would the drone have to fly not to be a trespasser?  Witnesses stated the drone was flying below the level of the trees; the drone owner claims the drone was flying about 200 feet above the ground.  Drones also raise issues regarding intrusion upon seclusion.  The ABA Journal has the story.

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