Shooting at drones is a FEDERAL CRIME!

[@GulfCoastTim]

This video needs to be shared all over the internet. The general public really needs to understand the penalty of shooting down a drone. Once they hear this it will stop all of this illegal firing at uav.

[@pawpatina]

yea they should also ban crack and heroine... that would stop all this illegal activity... #OKnerd

[@AtortAerials]

People are morons still probably won't do much good. But I agree people need to know they are going to pay if they do this!

[@cenabitednbfpv587]

@4.52 Jason chaper. Remote poilet 101?! This guy gives lessons???? Omg he's the dude making soo much money off this "schooling" right ... Pay attention he's asked directly you're the expert should he have called the FAA in this case? (Response.. "NO") part 107 clearly states and is even a preparation question.( if I crash my drone am I Required to report it to the FAA) the answer has 3parts 🤔 1 if anyone was injured or . OR experienced loss consciousness LASTLY IF ANY PROPERTIES OVER 1K$ ARE DAMAGED.. n thats a basic one on the test I've heard allot about the person and not good re.the school,.but gave him the benifit of the doubt and hate to call anyone out but as stated there are rules as a remote pic (poilet in command) u have to know everything especially the teacher... but and yea FAA would make this into guns vs drones... i highly prefer that to guns and drones...but all my best, I got my.107 ill help u out for the low low.lol for real tho Lol 😉

[@loriwalker6669]

I don’t want them around my house

[@SteelSpudsy01]

He's out in the country flying a drone. Meanwhile somebody is sitting down in the woods for hours hunting for food.then a drone comes along after sitting for hours and literally scares everything from that area. Who has the right to be mad?

[@rafaelontiveros7450]

This could be used as advertisement for how durable the DJI products are.

[@factorypilot99]

Never thought I would hear the words durable and DJI together lol

[@factorypilot99]

Droning It Up I take it your experience is with only DJI or other camera drones

[@factorypilot99]

Droning It Up yeah they are killer drones but as far as durability goes all camera drones are terrible. Coming from from someone who flies both race quads and (DJI style) camera drones professionally.

[@Swissco9665]

Uh huh guys, HE MISSED!!!!!

[@factorypilot99]

Swissco Montanna that is also true

[@freedomphilsgood2007]

Well when billy bob shoots down a 100k police drone they are going care then.

[@KenHeron]

Yuuup. 👍

[@leetnessgaming9751]

Why can’t it be Jacquees why’s it’s gotta be billy bob?

[@427Jeep]

@@leetnessgaming9751 Because it is ALWAYS some carhart wearing jeans tard with junk in the front yard yelling about ISIS using consumer drones in his bumf*ck town in Bumf**ksville USA.

[@nickj6275]

@@427Jeep I wear jeans and carharts and live in the country but I don't shoot down drones when they fly over... 😞

[@GT40Nut]

I have a relative that flies under 107 for a living. A few years back working out in the sticks his drone was shot down by a rancher. He was shooting pictures for a utility company that had an easement. He reported it and was surprised that nothing every came of it. At least he never heard back from authorities.

[@hypelogo2880]

Seems that's how it's going to go with this case. I'm just wondering about compensation or some type of insurance payment from owner of the drone at least I don't really care if they go to jail or get fined just pay for my shit

[@rohitgohil4335]

Where I work we get our drones shot at roughly 1-3 times a month. We've had multiple advertisements billboards and online advertisements but people just don't want to acknowledge and or understand how the technology is being used.

[@cipri198zero]

You can’t educate wild animals.I wonder why is legal for such beasts to own a weapon in the first place.I mean there are very strict regulation regarding drones but they give all retards the right to own and use a deadly weapon? Huh...

[@lmccluer]

I think it’s the enigma of spying on people. The normal everyday citizen thinks that the thing flying above them or flying around them is taking pictures, flying up to outside their daughters bedroom window trying to get pictures of their daughter naked. They don’t understand they 98% of the time it’s impossible to get a good pic unless the lights are on, and the curtains are open. They don’t understand they at 100 ft in the air, that most drones wouldn’t be able to take a picture that shows their face good enough to identify them. All they know is there is a “thing” that keeps flying over head, and they know there’s a camera on most of them, and they don’t want spied on. They also don’t understand that the air above their house isn’t theirs, and they think it is, so they want to get rid of it. I think the drone industry needs to get together, and get some airtime on television ads, explaining to citizens that by a large number, drone pilots aren’t spying, that just because they fly overhead, even for a short time in flying to another location, that they aren’t trying to spy or take pictures, and the airspace above their property isn’t theirs in the first place. And that shooting them can land them in prison and having to sell off their home to pay off their fines and attorneys. Otherwise Billy Bob thinks you’re trying to get pictures of his wife, which happens to be a first cousin.

[@VincentStahl]

You need to go to your local District Court and file a Private Civil Complaint with the dollar amount of property damage. A hearing will be scheduled.

[@Snapshott1]

This is the reason I oppose the general public being able to to use remote ID to locate the pilot.

[@theblade66]

How do they use remote ID?

[@survivortechharold6575]

The public has as much right to know who is flying it as you have to fly it.

[@theblade66]

@@survivortechharold6575 how would they know?

[@theblade66]

@@survivortechharold6575 no such thing as remote ID if a drone is up in the sky they have Buckley's chance knowing who owns it

[@Tlavite]

@@theblade66 there is definitely a remote ID bud do some simple google searching before you open your mouth.

[@brucehanson4147]

Negligent discharge of a firearm, it's a felony with fines, jail and loss of your right to possess a firearm. You are responsible to know where every round you fire goes and be able to account for it.

[@fisherus]

Not a felony in any state I'm aware of but definitely a class 3 misdemeanor subject to forfeiture of firearm, possible jail time and fines. The FAA would issue a Federal felony offense charge, which is what needs to be done in his case. A guilty verdict would prohibit him from having any firearm in his possession for the rest of his life.

[@anythingbutwheelswithdanmi6040]

Shotguns are fired into the air all the time, it’s not a felony just to shoot a shotgun into the air please educate yourself before you speak

[@fisherus]

The shooter needs to be charged for several reasons. In most states he would be cited for indiscriminate discharge of a firearm. The FAA recently fined a man near where I live $5000.00 plus 5 years imprisonment ( of which he served 18 months) for shooting at a crop duster airplane flying over property adjoining his. Getting this guy charged with what he did to the drone will definitely help bring public awareness faster than anything else that could be done.

[@stickboyfpv4742]

Shooting at a crop duster that isnt an uav should be charged with attempt of murder🤬🤬🤬 and a lot longer sentence...!

[@Jbeales2]

As nuts as this is can we just stop a minute in complete awe at how good the stability of that freaking drone is!! It didn't tumble and fall, it didn't spin out of control and report an error. It stayed stable like a good drone does and came back home when it was time!

[@Devo_gx]

No kidding! It's like the recent story of the DJI drone that flew back after partially MELTING when the owner flew it over the Geldingadalur volcano in Iceland

[@Jbeales2]

@@Devo_gx Right!? Those sensors were melted to nothing and the camera was all but a blob, yet kept flying and the image still looked great!

[@Deputydog-xk5jl]

As law enforcement (and Drone Program Coordinator for our Sheriff’s Office) unfortunately most local LE officers won’t pursue the federal charges because it’s a violation of federal law and local LE can’t enforce federal law. That doesn’t mean that they can’t get creative and use their local law that prohibits the intentional destruction of another’s property, they just can’t enforce the obvious federal law that prohibits the disruption of the flight of any aircraft. (Trust me, we’d love to be able to enforce this federal law as this type of thing is reported often.) It’s frustrating for local LE too when we contact the regional FAA contact and the FAA doesn’t do any more than simply take a written report of these types of incidents without taking further action. (They often have to be “encouraged” to even take their own FAA report, because they usually try to put it all back on the local LE, until we remind them that we don’t have the power to enforce their laws.) We need to put pressure on the feds to step up and take action on these types of incidents since it’s their law...especially when we all know that that bullet had to come down somewhere after striking the drone, and no one can predict where, when your shoot into the air without a backdrop to stop it. I’d put pressure back on the local LE to pursue their state law for both your property being destroyed as well as the reckless discharge of the firearm since the shooter simply fired into the air, knowing there was no good backdrop to stop the bullet after it was fired. I’d also let the FAA know that you’re planning on taking this up their chain of command until you get some real action against the shooter. (Remember, everyone has a supervisor, so if you’re not getting the answer you know you deserve, get their supervisor’s name/number and keep going up until someone actually does something about it.) Make sure to get the report from the local LE officer that contains the suspects admission so that you can provide that to the FAA investigators. Good luck and fly safe!

[@shube3103]

As a LEO in Central PA, if you don't want to push the federal statute, I would at least have the authority you reported this to charge the guy with Criminal Mischief. PA Title 18 section 3304. Based on the value of the drone this would be a Misdemeanor 3rd degree. With that you can request the suspect to pay restitution to you for your property loss. Good Luck....

[@Gringo_Lingo]

Would the hazard of the LiPo affect anything? Considering LiPos have explosive potential, surely that would make it more severe.

[@wrecktech]

Harrison Lingo the battery would only be an issue if it came down as a flaming ball.

[@shube3103]

@@Gringo_Lingo PA Title 18 2705 Recklessly Endangerment Which is a Misdemeanor 2nd degree or PA Title 18 3302 Causing or Risking a Catastrophe which is a Felony 3rd degree. But in this case, where no one was injured, it might be hard to get these charges through the court system.

[@proz1092]

From personal experience Having my Inspire 2 shot down. Law enforcement at any level was no help I made calls till I was blue in the face DOJ just decided not to pursue, Yup you read that right just decided not to pursue I guess thats an option. The only recourse I had was to take him to small claims court which I won but now he just is not paying. I have the judgment and the video/audio from court case with his admission pretty much a slam dunk if you ask me but no one cares 😒. Thanks Ken for your diligence and keeping this topic in the for front Being on your show for my shoot down was a fun experience. Sadly nothing will probably happen until it happens to Someone with some standing or a government entity.

[@jimhatch5873]

Most states have a method to enforce judgements even from small claims ciurts and the collection costs are added to the judgement. Here the sheriffs do it (it's their only job other than acting as court bailiffs - police do all the law enforcement). The remedies include being able to attach wages (his employer then takes the money out of his paycheck) or any real property he owns (cars, boats, houses). Houses are good because he can't sell with a lien on it and they're centrally filed - cars & boats can't legally be sold either but since most people don't check to see if there's a judgement lien he might get away with selling.

[@airadaimagery692]

Rick Greulich he has insurance. I would definitely inform them and see how they handle the situation

[@scoopsskyscooters5836]

I live in Northwest Tennessee...my neighbor HATES my drone. He came over to confront me one day as I was landing on my property. Just as it got to eye level, he actually GRABBED it out of the air, walks it over to his garbage can and tosses it in...while the props are still running! I walked over, retrieved it, and called the police. Once the officer arrived and told the neighbor that it would be a felony if I chose to press charges, he changed his tune and has been "as nice as pie" ever since! (likely because he knows I have the footage to prove it in court).

[@GluedBarstool]

You should have pressed charges

[@integralogic]

@Broomerang TV i used to grab my drone but after it damn near chopped off my finger (thanks bone and fingernail for hanging in there). Never again. Let that shit eat dirt before it eats me

[@EscapeToTheOzarks]

The Mavic Pro is the A-10 Warthog of the drone world! I love my Mavic Pros! It's just a flesh wound!

[@EgressMan2006]

I was going to make that comment lol!

[@ScullBayProductions]

I was going to post something like this. Who ever made the Mavic Pro must have worked on the A-10 before they built drones.

[@bearlyfishin4043]

Lolllll... Exactly

[@stonednyc1]

Spark is a mini tank.

[@Grimpurple_minion99]

Agreed

[@redbeardthepilot3168]

Another thing to note: that guy who fired his weapon owns that bullet until it comes to its final resting place. If it hits something else on the way down, like gramma, he’s in big trouble too.

[@greysky65]

Redbeard The Pilot He could’ve easily hit an airplane or helicopter. What an idiot

[@anythingbutwheelswithdanmi6040]

It was likely a shotgun which are frequently shot into the air.

[@kanimclean7597]

@@anythingbutwheelswithdanmi6040 would a shotgun do damage that looks like that? I don't think so.

[@anythingbutwheelswithdanmi6040]

@@kanimclean7597 there are loads that will, hitting a flying drone with a rifle would be near impossible

[@kanimclean7597]

@@anythingbutwheelswithdanmi6040 Interesting, but they did speculate in the video that it was a rifle so idk.

[@elvisammo]

I would have shot it down myself not long ago. But now I wouldn’t. After finding KZbin sites like yours and others. I now realize the value of drones. I am now a drone owner myself. I take my privacy very serious. But now after owning a drone myself. I see the value. And I also realize that we are not spying on no one. But it does appear that way out of ignorance, until we are educated. If this guy seems to be the least bit repetitive. I would definitely not press charges. That would be a bad move. I would instead hope that he meets the people that fly drones and learns the same lessons I have.I came very close to shooting one down myself but couldn’t get to it in time! Do the right thing?

[@KenHeron]

Hey Elvis! This is just wonderful to hear. Thank you for sharing, and welcome to the community!

[@jimfrees491]

PUSH THIS ISSUE, THESE IDIOTS NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO BEAR THE BURDEN OF THEIR CRIMES

[@maxpeters4301]

Just a few days ago I was flying on the beach (over the ocean) at around 50ft. Some lady apparently didn’t like my drone and started throwing rocks at it. I was way to high and far out for my drone to be hit but can’t believe what some people think is ok.

[@anythingbutwheelswithdanmi6040]

So did you get the bikini shots you were hoping for?

[@sinebar]

Here's the other issue with this. When you shoot a firearm in the air that bullet is going to come down somewhere and possibly kill someone.

[@chainedlightning]

Ran into this over the last week. My neighbor is constantly threatening to shoot me down, that his son has tracking software and they have proof I’m over their property spying on them (I purposely avoid them, and have the AirData to prove it, and oh btw they obviously don't have the software). I tried telling him all of this, and he just denies it and says he's done his own research and I better watch out. I'm on record with county police, so that's good, but I'd still rather not lose a drone.

[@derrickwilliams1902]

Discharging a firearm period let alone in the air is a violation of a city/county ordinance. The bullet has to land somewhere.

[@duffhole6304]

You have no clue what you're talking about. How do you think ducks are shot out of the air?

[@derrickwilliams1902]

@@duffhole6304 Was he on designated hunting grounds or a greenbelt?

[@derrickwilliams1902]

@@duffhole6304 I'm sure you can't hunt deer or ducks from your backyard.

[@duffhole6304]

@@derrickwilliams1902 He was out in the country flying when it was shot.

[@duffhole6304]

@@derrickwilliams1902 What does my backyard have to do with anything?

[@aubreymatthews1021]

What about the legality of firing a bullet into the air, is that not a infringement of safety?

[@lost_pictures]

+1?

[@brucehanson4147]

Negligent discharge of a firearm, it's a felony with fines, jail and loss of the ability to possess a firearm. You are responsible to know where every round you fire goes and be able to account for it.

[@bsfishing7073]

Not everyone that fly over land or water is doing something wrong with a drone I do agree with freaking out about something flying around the home of someone else but it doesn’t hurt two ask for permission to fly we should work together two end of the problem with that fear that it causes it would never do it without asking if it okay

[@DerbJd]

In the UK it's also a Criminal Offence to shoot at a drone. The only legitimate time it is not, is if someone is scaring livestock and the farmer shoots at it. And I suppose if people try to illegally fly over prisons or military zones. But certainly any actions by the public like this are deemed to be criminal. And if I were Scott, I would definitely go State Police for prosecution and look for comensation financially for the full cost of a replacement drone, plus legal fees. And if that doesn't work, then take civil action to the same effect.

[@EmekaTNwosu]

All these laws to protect drones and their operators... LMAO. It's protection from needing search warrants for the "authority's"

[@skywave12]

Walmart cams, Traffic intersection cams, Casinos, Cell Phones. Fact is the Marathon bombers got caught from cameras that had no intention of stalking them. It is a different story if you are being purposely assaulted (say by an Ex) using a drone while divorce proceedings are underway. The rest is publicly open as any plane can transverse as a form of transportation with some sort of visual process. The paranoia comes from lack of knowledge of what they do, or hating everything.

[@TheRealCFF]

Also if this happens to you, the appropriate agency to contact about that is the FBI.

[@terrylee4435]

Hell yes pursue it. Throw his ass in jail. And, get a new drone through restitution.

[@ArizonaWyldwest10]

Also can sue the shooter for the damage to the drone. Depending on your local or state laws, it may be just a small claims court which is cheap to file. He already admitted it so I’m fairly certain the Judge will find him or her responsible. Good luck.

[@bigcountry6231]

Man file a lawsuit with the local justice of the peace for small claims court against the person who did this and contact the FAA and make sure to bring up the rules and regulations with the justice of the peace, don't let this slide, heck contact the FBI if you got to

[@mclmm6773]

389ft is not that far guys. That could have easily been hit with a 22lr, any service caliber pistol or any centerfire rifle.

[@bluegizmo1983]

People need to understand that shooting at a drone can carry the same penalty as shooting at an actual aircraft! The FAA needs to start prosecuting these people!

[@bluegizmo1983]

@Luke Skyballer KZbin seems to be deleting my comment reply to your question, I'm guessing because it contains multiple outside links? Anyway, just Google "arrested for shooting at drone over own property", there are literally countless articles of multiple people who have been arrested for it.

[@airadaimagery692]

Please keep us updated on this event. Very interested in knowing how this pans out... At the very least, I hope this man receives a new drone. Thank you for posting this.

[@KenHeron]

🤓👍

[@caseysteck611]

Ken, Plz stay in touch with this guy and get updates as to the progress of this incident.

[@bryanmurray8011]

When is a hobby not a hobby anymore? When there is money to be made. As an ex "drone" pilot I despair at everyone who has misinformed, fabricated, down right lied about the risk of drones to anyone. There still is no evidence whatsoever of a drone killing anyone anywhere. The FCC or FAA or whatever they call themselves have to take some responsibility for the current situation were the general public are ignorant of drones. Where is the RISK ACCESSMENT?

[@dennisisthedroningsmalley9807]

The number one reason why the shooter must be prosecuted is that he will have a felony conviction. That will prevent him from buying or owning firearms. I don’t care if he goes to jail or not. Everyone who uses a firearm must be acutely aware of responsibilities of handling and dangers associated with it. Drones are not toys and neither are firearms.

[@cipri198zero]

True, but drones are not deadly or chances are close to zero!!! when a firearm can kill instantly! Why they allow anyone to own a deadly weapon,it seems more easy to get a gun and use it than buying a drone and legally fly it.Can’t understand this lawsDrones are toys compared to a plane or a gun or a retard owning a gun.

[@rangeandi]

Ok, so at 390 feet I can’t even hear my drone that far up yet alone see it without really looking for it knowing where it’s at. This is wild.

[@ICanDoItMyself]

389ft is not a difficult shot. That's 130 yards. I can hit a 3 inch steel plate all day long at that distance.

[@Aaron_Smith_OM]

Ignorance is truly bliss. People getting mad at someone because they are informing them about the seriousness of shooting down drones. I just think it's disgusting of people to have a desire to destroy something that's not theirs and think it's valid. Utterly disgusting.

[@mrbat434]

What if the guy missed the shot? also where did the bullet land?

[@kellark]

It went through the drone so the bullet still landed somewhere.

[@IFIXIT4U]

Drone Lives Matter !

[@emiliotamayo3256]

You are right Ken! This incident should get exposure, that will open the eyes to the ignorant.

[@micdud3248]

As a law enforcement officer that flies, both for work and for recreation, in my state it is a felony both under state law and federal law. You guys are right. A drone is defined as Aircraft. Not only is the drone protected, but also the pilot is protected. We get calls all the time from citizens who want to know if they can shoot down menacing drones. I tell them about the federal and state statutes.

[@PhillipGriffin3211]

What if it's on my property?

[@AerophlixMedia]

Thank you

[@AerophlixMedia]

@@PhillipGriffin3211 still cannot shoot it down. It's a federal law. At no point does the law say unless over your private residence. Do you shoot helicopters down. They have ways more powerfull cameras than drones

[@MAGNUSDRONES]

I am an upcoming part 107 pilot (FAA exam on May 31)(Thank you Remote Pilot 101 course). I’m particularly interested in this topic and after looking over United States Code 49 I am glad I’ve found this. micdud is absolutely accurate and a drone is an “airplane” under the meaning of the law. I’m doing my very best in deciding when and where I fly and hope I never encounter a shoot down. I wonder…. would this same mentality shot a low flying Cessna out for a joy ride and enjoying the scenery?

[@Cosmin4]

I'm so glad I don't have to deal with stuff like this when flying my drone in my country

[@stephenglass2011]

Somebody shoots at a drone and doesn't get arrested. Fly a drone during the riots and looting, GET ARRESTED. AM I MISSING SOMETHING HERE?

[@400AGLNET]

I guess I'm missing it too ! ! !

[@jollyrogerhobbies2386]

The guy who shot at the drone should have been arrested, yes. The reason why the guy flying the drone over the protests was arrested was because it is illegal to fly over crowd of people or even a single person who is not directly involved or aware of the flight.

[@stephenglass2011]

@@jollyrogerhobbies2386 The guy that got arrested was flying above buildings, not people.

[@400AGLNET]

@@jollyrogerhobbies2386 "Awareness" is not a requirement. He was flying over the buildings filming the crowds. Perfectly Legal.

[@jollyrogerhobbies2386]

@@400AGLNET then I am mistaken

[@JeffWhiting]

I got into a local discussion on Nextdoor this past weekend, here in Florida. The overwhelming response from most people was that they wanted to shoot down drones because they were convinced that their sole purpose was to take nekkid pictures of geriatric folks in their backyards.

[@KenHeron]

I don't know about everybody else, but that's totally the reason why I bought a drone. NOTE: This is sarcasm.

[@A_Haunted_Pancake]

And for some reason it's ALWAYS the kind of person, you'd big pay money to NOT see naked 🤣

[@dr.ijeziedesbois]

What's the best drone insurance company to use?

[@patrickspaceman305]

Not flying it in areas where it could be shot at.

[@negativeprofit]

If someone shot your car when you were driving near their home, would you let it go?

[@schawn4925]

Nowhere near close to the same analogy

[@negativeprofit]

Let’s see, hmm private property, drone /car. Roads owned by state city country. Airspace owned by Faa! Laws prohibiting said action. Hmmm doesn’t get much different. Sounds like a fair analogy to me. First they are shooting at drones what’s next. Shawn the question is should that person get away with breaking the law and not have to suffer the consequences. If the land owner has a beef with the sUAS pilot they should not take it in their own hands but contact the authorities and lodge a complaint.

[@schawn4925]

@@negativeprofit I think a murder charge would stop someone from shooting a plane. And that’s the difference. It’s a shitty analogy bud. Btw I’m not saying I like ppl shooting drones I’m just saying that comparison was a silly one. Shooting at a car with a person in it??? You don’t see how that’s a silly ?

[@josephvanwye7825]

I would show it to DJI as a testament to their product . Being able to fly and land with a big hole in it.

[@Dunerino]

I guarantee you the FAA's Allegheny FSDO would want to be involved in this situation. First call the local police, next FAA.

[@seanmetzger4780]

The drone crashing into a fireball would be the least of my concerns...how about a bullet falling out of the air at terminal velocity, who knows how many miles away.

[@emiliotamayo3256]

Give the dude choices: 1- Replace my drone. 2- I will get the FAA involved, that may cost you 20 years.

[@souocara38able]

I would want to do both. Of course the drone needs to be replaced and there should be some extra compensation for the trouble of this whole ordeal. Then the criminal charges should proceed

[@jamesbeacham5628]

3 points....1. you have the "potential damage to person and property" not only to the drone crashing and causing damage, but the gun firing into the air carries the inherent possibility of causing damage. 2. I am sure there are local laws/state law regarding the discharge of firearms, especially into the air. 3. Also pursue the civil remedies. Side note: file to get a copy of the police report under the freedom of information act.

[@IffyEdem]

Random person: *shoots at drone* Drone: *returns fire*

[@Kaby629]

As much as this topic pisses me off; that's just funny. I don't care who you are, that's just funny. 😆

[@witherslayer6502]

Guy: shoots drone Drone: haha gun go brr

[@Sky-wakka]

unreal that the police arent doing anything about it. if someone shot a gun at my personal property regardless of what it was i'd be raising hell. thats a 1500$ drone thats now worthless, if someone shot a window out of a 1500$ car i bet it would be all over the media and guy would be facing charges in a heartbeat.

[@kendriesbaugh222]

Of bigger concern to me is the lead flying at a high angle of trajectory. There is no way the shooter could be certain where that bullet was going to come down at. That is some serious negligence. I myself am both a quadcopter and firearm enthusiast and this really pisses me off. Prosecute this guy to the fullest extend possible. When anyone intentionally operates a firearm recklessly like this, a very strong message should be sent. Could be 22LR. FYI, when 22LR is fired "artillery style" (45 degree angle), that bullet comes down about 1.5miles away. Someone could have been killed by this type of action. We need to make it clear that we want to be able to fly our quads without the fear of being shot out of the sky and without idiot shooters putting peoples lives in danger by doing so.

[@thatkid11767]

Bruh seriously. Thats all I could think during this.

[@dividingbyzerofpv6748]

@@thatkid11767 you don't have a clue what shot at it much less hit it. Could have been buckshot, could have been bird shot. A 22lr. would likely have done a lot more damage than what was in the photograph. But I have only spent decades in the shooting world with things from 22lr up to 50bmg. Want to fly your quad without the fear of being shot out of the sky? Be more considerate of the areas you might fly and people that may not want you flying over their property.

[@justin2308]

How about we instead write to our congressmen and politicians to update the law, making the use of privately-owned drones as surveillance over another person’s private property without permission a federal crime. Then, for police drones, add conditions that can allow them to use drones for surveillance without it being an unwarranted search of a person’s property (and therefore a Fourth Amendment violation here in the US). Laws don’t have to be etched in stone, and plenty of potential criminals can hide behind them.

[@ofdproduction]

Put aside the illegal situation when it comes to shooting at drones - felony; where local law enforcement does not know much. Simply complain about “criminal damage to property” that can be a felony based on the damage amount. It’s like someone is destroying your car intentionally.

[@MooseKnuckleMike]

You’d have the burden of proof which would be literally impossible for you to prove within a reasonable doubt.

[@iiio12]

Federal law is outdated, it simply didn't account for potentially thousands of flying bricks over your head in the very near future. So failures and dead bystanders would become a norm. Definitely need strict designated routes.

[@artistjoh]

I would be talking to the FAA, but I would also initiate a civil law suit to recover the cost of the drone.

[@Bob814u]

On the side note: If you are flying your drone and a passerby pushes you because you are "invading their privacy" is that assaulting a pilot? Similar to assaulting flight staff? If you are a Part 107 pilot and it happens does that enhance the assault charge?

[@lifeinnb]

As the guys in this vid stated. It is a federal offense. 1. Yes, people CAN fly over your property....keyword here is fly. I am unsure if you remain stationary above their property, if that breaks some kind of surveillance or privacy law. But the ACT of simply flying over/past the property is 100% legal in every single regard, no if's and's or but's about it. 2. He said His drone was nearly 3/4 of a mile away. I'm assuming he didn't have VLOS on it(maybe he did), as he didn't know who shot it or from where. That is actually breaking FAA rules, is it not? without someone else, spotting for him? Maybe that is why he is hesitant to push it.

[@lmccluer]

It’s a federal felony. And it’s not time in jail, it’s tune in prison, although I would be shocked if he got actual prison time. He Kilroy would be fined and put on probation. The other big hit would be he wouldn’t likely be unable to own or posses or maybe even no one in the household own or posses a firearm. That could be a certain length of time, or could be lifetime. It’s a felony, and it was committed by using a firearm.

[@marbella-elviria]

simply shoot it down with a high power slingshot and a net.

[@125brat]

@@marbella-elviria And that again is an offence. It is an offence to interfere with an aircraft, be it an airliner, light aircraft, homebuilt, experimental or drone - End Of!

[@400AGLNET]

Well lets do some math, 389 ft. is just about 130 yards. I have rifles that are what we call "zeroed in" at 500 yrds. So a target the size of a Mavic at just over 100 yrds would be an easy target to hit. I'm of the opinion that since the shooter has been basically caught, I'd say press the issue hard enough to make an example of him. As for Big Kahuna's thought that since the drone was over someone's property the case won't go far. Though that is possible I suppose, I'd have to remind him that land owners "Do Not" own or control the air space above the property and for that reason the land owner has rights to the air space. Any type of aircraft can fly around, over and across his property. The land owner would have to prove any sort of invasion of privacy. But that "STILL" does not give him the right to fire on an aircraft, No Matter the Type....

[@rapid13]

SCOTUS rulings say otherwise. US v Causby makes it clear that the FAA does not control "the immediate reaches of the enveloping atmosphere" of a private residence, even though the FAA thinks it does. When there is a case that matters enough, the FAA will find that it was wrong. Until then I expect the courts to say "be careful and don't piss off the neighbors."

[@AMERICAN1971baby]

United States v. Causby, 328 U.S. 256 (1946) Is old case law Congress in 2018 passed the FAA Reauthorization act that prohibits any local laws prohibiting flight. Local and state law may restrict the taking off and landing of aircraft but not where they can fly. The FAA places NFZ and Restricted areas. So if this was not over an restricted or NFZ then private property is free to fly, Like it or not.

[@rapid13]

@@AMERICAN1971baby Yet still on the books and never tested. And SCOTUS isn't "local law," they literally make the law of the land. So like I said: the FAA believes that you can fly your drone into my back yard with zero repercussions, SCOTUS has said otherwise, and until it is tested at the federal court level local authorities are most likely just going to say "don't be a dick" to both sides.

[@rapid13]

@@AMERICAN1971baby Oh yeah - "old case law" is usually referred to as "precedent." _If_ SCOTUS determines that private property extends to a certain altitude, that's the end of the discussion.

[@AMERICAN1971baby]

See the last part of you statement shows the narrow mindset you must have thinking you are right. Not being a Supreme Court Justice you are just a common folk yourself. The Law is the Law as written and interpreted. Such as most everything the FAA has ever published. But it is 100% legal for flights to be flown in Navigable airspace. That said, there are laws and regulations that can be found that can be pursued by local government, such as survalance, nuisance, reckless indangerment, harassment, and other petty offense. Simple trespassing is a misdemeanor, and Firing at a aircraft is an felony. I sir take your week case from the 1940's and say The times have changed, just as the meaning "You have been Served " Good day....

[@dandesjardins2552]

This is crazy ,20 yrs in prison wow and he should at the very least get a fine and pay for the Mavic

[@Andyrewk]

Hey guys I actually just got a Mini SE at the beginning of May and last Friday I signed up for the remote pilot 101 course. I really enjoy your videos and find them to be not only informative but also comical and that’s just good entertainment. Thank you for answering the questions to the things we all have thought about at one time as being a possibility.

[@Andyrewk]

Also I’m in Kentucky so I will be keeping an eye out for that lead 🤣😅

[@KenHeron]

That's great! 🤓👍

[@S3t3sh]

Thank you for covering this topic, guys. I saw this in the news, and I'm glad to see you helping to educate people about how dangerous this is.

[@stevomv304]

Drones Lives Matter

[@kennerg.5998]

oh shut up

[@Grimpurple_minion99]

🤣😂😆🤣😂😆

[@ScottLawPhotography]

At 14:04 the Remote Pilot 101 dude says "It could be the Scott Law before you know it". Sorry but there is already a Scott Law, and that is me. ;-))))

[@TheRealCFF]

Yup it’s a federal crime. And if it falls out of the sky and kills someone as a result of being shot, it becomes a capital offense. See 18 USC §34

[@miyahollands6136]

Hi Ken. I know he doesn't want to push it all the way with the 20 years imprisonment. But, something needs to happen with this incident, as this can't become a normal reaction - knowing they can get away with it!

[@ke4uyp]

Ray Regardless of rather he wants to push it all the way or not makes no difference. If a federal law is broken and the government knows about it they will prosecute. The victim's basically have no say-so in the matter.

[@miyahollands6136]

@@ke4uyp Good, let's hope he learns to regret taking the shot! There was a period of time here in the UK, after the Gatwick airport fiasco. I was surrounded by people declaring a similar stance "if I saw a drone in the sky, I'm ganna shoot it down!" Tried talking about how bad an idea that really was. They would end up cursing the very scenario they were afraid of. The amount of hate I got was unbelievable! I had people come up to me, saying: You own a drone = your a bad person I'll shoot it down, it's probably carrying a bomb! Where were you when it happened, anywhere near Gatwick? This backwards attitude towards a piece of tech has to stop. If this guy walks, then it could end up being drone hunting season!

[@bmused55]

Am I glad there are extremely few people in the UK with guns!

[@KenHeron]

👍🇬🇧

[@Pack1nH34T]

I live in Wisconsin and a dude tried to pull a gun on my dad's drone when we were camping, right in front of us from a distance, and we even called the cops, but the dude lied in the end saying he didn't so we weren't sure until we looked back on the drone footage and shocked to find out he really did have a gun, so we still haven't gone back to make a notice, but really freaked us out, it really sucks. Every time u do the hillbilly's voice it reminds me of that because the dude is from Texas lol, Great channel tho, keep up the great content :)

[@captraykelly]

I can not believe the shooter has not been arrested if the shooter admitted to shooting down this drone and he is in fact the shooter. Anyone can admit to doing something even though they did not do it. Scott, Please press charges. Police Must fully investigate this and I hope the shooter is arrested.

[@davebear6312]

All three FSDO’s in Florida are open, as are FSDO’s around the country. The COVID-19 protocol limit in office visits, but phone calls and Zoom meeting are alive and well!

[@Justfixityourself]

Shooter can and should loose his firearm and his right to own a firearm in this country. (ATF) regulations I believe. I am a firearms instructor and regardless of his story, he cannot fire into the air or at someone’s property without ATF coming into play. I would call ATF and I’m sure they would help. They know all the laws regarding firearms and they have authority to question him and charge him if they want. They will usually visit and question folks about these types of discharges.

[@SonsoftheRevolution1776]

Lol judges don't agree with you.

[@jacobarmstrong2343]

400 Ft isn’t even a challenging shot but shooting up in that angle would be stupid. But people shouldn’t be shooting drones. Unless it’s their own drone and they are making up some new sport with shotguns.

[@charlierodiles2102]

It's amazing that people would think we'd spend all that money on a drone just to spy on someone... You're not that important, just ignore the drone.

[@harrowed6327]

Love this! 100%!

[@rkadehughes5338]

Super Facts smh

[@Tony-oj8qo]

Yep

[@jtbuilds9176]

Here very recently I was flying my drone over the Mississippi and was around 400 ft from a boat pushing barges and at a 340ft elevation. I was flying my FPV DJI drone and just taking pics and video of the river when I heard gunshots. At first myself and my spotter thought it was the boat banging but then I seen it with the drone. A guy aiming a long gun at my drone and shooting. He missed but took about 15 shots from what looks like an AR style rifle. I have been considering turning in the video as this area is actually listed by our local government as a designated drone fight spot and its a federal crime to shoot at an aircraft especially on federal property.

[@jtbuilds9176]

And yes, the Mississippi is not privately owned. Army corps of engineers owns it.

[@frankmoralesiii6908]

I was flying my registered drone (Mavic Mini) the other day in my neighborhood. It is a new development with very few built homes. I am documenting the progress of the development for my own personal use. I am a recreational flyer, for now. The neighbor to the east of my home stated he thought about shooting the drone down until he saw me with my controller. I guess I should let him know that it is a federal offense.

[@KenHeron]

Absolutely!

[@patrickspaceman305]

Ok Karen.

[@frankmoralesiii6908]

@Some Bloke - True statement for drones under 250 grams - but one must take into consideration the weight of the drone upon take off. This is from the FAA: "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires every DJI Mavic Mini operator to register before flying if they are using the propeller guard and sticker accessories as these will push the total weight of the drone over the 250 gram weight limit. Aircraft weighing over 250 grams UPON TAKE OFF must have a compliant label for identification and carry a Certificate of Registration." The accessories I uses does push the total weight of my drone over the 250 gram weight limit.

[@pappyxmas]

To some of you folks that are saying you don't care what the FAA says, you'll shoot it down, especially the ones in rural areas, I use my drone for the local rescue squad. I've flown fairly low over folks yards and houses looking for folks and if I think I may have spotted something of interest, I'll hover. My drones are not toys, they are fairly expensive, one even is equipped with a FLIR thermal camera. What would you say if I was searching for YOUR lost child or grandparent with dementia and your neighbor shot down my drone? As a result, ground searchers found them too late and they were deceased. Think before you act stupidly!

[@Ridgerunner-qi1xz]

"What would you say if I was searching for YOUR lost child or grandparent with dementia..." I would say that I hope the effort involves more than one person and a drone. I would hope along with the shiny technology, there would be searchers knocking on doors, informing residents in the area, and asking questions. A little communication can go a long way in avoiding issues and solving problems.

[@pappyxmas]

@@Ridgerunner-qi1xz of course other resources are involved. However, I can cover 10 times the area that a searcher on the ground in the same amount of time can, plus I can search areas that are difficult to get to. You obviously have no idea how a rural search works.

[@Ridgerunner-qi1xz]

@@pappyxmas The last sentence of your post perfectly illustrates the type of assumption and dismissiveness that works against the drone operator community when it comes to dealing with the general public.

[@pappyxmas]

@@Ridgerunner-qi1xz How so? Because I think people that interfere with public safety act stupidly? Maybe because I think people who shoot at drones act stupidly? After over 30 years in public safety (firefighter/paramedic) I've dealt with an abundance of stupid people.

[@GulfCoastTim]

@Charlie Stone great points 👍

[@Markyroson]

Any updates?

[@juliogonzo2718]

I try to avoid flying over people's homes, and definately I'm careful as to where I hover to not attract attention. I would be creeped out if someone did it to me. It's easy to avoid it where I live though there are lots of sparsely populated areas to fly

[@sheldonn6571]

I wish more drone operators had your viewpoint but not many people see a difference between something you can do and something you should do and a lot of operators seem to take pleasure in intentionally annoying people and those people not having any legal recourse.

[@juliogonzo2718]

@@sheldonn6571 before I ever had a drone capable of doing it, someone hovered 100' over me for several minutes while I was fishing on a public dock by myself. It creeped me out honestly, I was just trying to enjoy my day off and I had some asshat videoing me. I try not to do the same to others.

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

Thank you. This is the common sense solution. Anything else is a$$hole behavior.

[@alanoffsie3105]

My favorite DroneMasters all in one video. All authorities and once again educating us on the legal aspects of drone ownership and operations

[@ivanrivera57]

Every State has their laws. In Texas, the suspect could be charged for Criminal Mischief (destruction of property). But Tittle 18 is Federal Law and no local or State agency has the jurisdiction to go with that and take through the local county and state criminal justice system. This would REALLY have to be reported to FAA and they would in turn (I hope) forward it to Homeland Security or any other branch that could take it further. They filed on the A hole that flew a drone in Vegas and landed at the airport. That’s one of the only criminal enforcement actions I am aware they have taken.

[@leisureinnovations8544]

Ivan Rivera e3

[@billfearheller4179]

Ken, Unfortunately the person who shot at the drone (and hit it) needs to be prosecuted (even if he had missed it is a crime). If the drone became uncontrollable and crashed into someone, who would have been held accountable? The bullet came down somewhere and that was totally the fault of the shooter. We all have joked around about Amazon and UPS and the swarm they will put up one day, and when they start falling on people, who will be held accountable? Shooting down drones needs to be stomped on along with the shooter. Then we can all get together and petition the president to pardon the shooter, but accountability first. We need to keep the horse in front of the cart. (I hear you understand horses) Be well all and stay safe, bf

[@all_in_89]

Excuse me for being 3 months late but I have a question. In the account of what happened the pilot said he had to fly back 3500 ft. to land. In my limited opinion this is beyond VLOS, but for purposes of this question let's say it was. Are there any "Good Samaritan" laws that would hold the pilot harmless in the event the FAA did get involved? I am worried that there are pilots (Part 107 and more especially hobbyists who might not be fully aware of every flight rule) that would be afraid to report something like this because they would potentially open themselves up to fines and penalties.

[@Royalyorkies]

No it's not.. depends on the eyes of the pilot i guess. I can see my m2p at 4180 ft..

[@Nonerequired]

That's not actually what he said. He said his total flight was 3700 (don't remember the exact number) feet. If you go out 1000' and fly around a bit and come back that 1000', your total flight could easily be over 3700', and never go out of VLOS.

[@rootbeerbuzz9696]

I say if you want to shoot down my drone, DO IT!! I will be the guy that comes for you with everything legal. I'll get an aggressive lawyer and sue you into eternity. I almost wish it would happen. I can use the money so I hope its a smart ass upper middle class guy with lots to lose that does it.

[@JoshuaCussins]

Despite shooting at and hitting the drone. The shooter shot into the sky with no backdrop. Im pretty sure its illegal to fire a gun into the sky. Also like mentioning, he could have caused a fire if thw drone where to explode. Thanks for sharing. What a crazy story. Hope everything works out for you

[@dadams8086]

You’re mistaken when it comes to experimental aircraft. If the aircraft has an electrical system, it has to have a transponder to fly in certain air space. The rules for experimental aircraft are little different than that of certified when it comes to that subject.

[@HorizonAerialServiceLLC]

I saw this guys post on my Facebook feed 👀 He should absolutely push this! The FAA needs to step up and protect there territory!! Take drone pilots just as seriously as any manned aircraft. The law says we are this legit so they need to start enforcing it!

[@andylord1155]

It certainly seems like some very specific laws need to be crafted so the issue is clear. Obviously discharging a firearm in an urban area is generally illegal but if you are hovering over private property under the ceiling that could be considered trespassing. Best way seems to be to do what everyone else should do … get consent to fly over private property and at least let people know what you are doing. People don’t like these things and many of your community do hover low around people’s homes out in the mountains and they will ruin it for you guys as well

[@freeman-1776]

Push it. Not only did he damage a $1000.oo dollar drone, but he shot a bullet into the air and what comes up must come down. That same bullet could kill someone on the way down. The drone could kill someone on the way down as well. These ignorant people need to know that there will be consequences for their actions.

[@loriwalker6669]

Free Man wait till one flys around your home, your daughter, your wife !! To many perverts for those things.

[@JeremyDean-qk8qd]

I can't believe that the drone stayed in the air and flew back! That's crazy!

[@FlyHighWisconsin]

So awesome you were able to catch this story first hand Ken! Thank you all for putting the time and effort in to share this!

[@Sam-km9nm]

130 yards isn’t that long of a shot lol that’s close range shooting. Mid range is 600 yards and long range is 1,000 yards out

[@davidpatterson6589]

yes but for a target that small and can still be moving around some with the wind that high up is still a great shot

[@nickheadd3390]

Thank you, they make it out like you need to be a sniper to pull that off haha

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

Would jamming a drones signal get a person in trouble the same way as shooting one down?

[@KenHeron]

Absolutely.

[@witherslayer6502]

@kara Mel Yes

[@jimziemer474]

I wouldn’t think so. You probably could get in trouble from the FCC.

[@swirrllfolfsky9803]

@@jimziemer474 it'd be a felony. Interfering with the operation of an aircraft

[@garrettphilpot6607]

Let's not give this shooter *too* much credit. We're talking about an almost 130 yard shot. The size of the target the shooter shot, somewhat impressive. But not really. I'm glad they caught the shooter and hope he/she is held accountable for their actions.

[@markcole6357]

Just happened across this vid. My company paints runways at airports. My instructions directly from the FAA is call them specifically for major known infractions. They take these things very seriously.

[@stevenmccart709]

I don't particularly like the thought of drones with cameras flying around my house but , shooting at them is way out of line. Those bullets have to come down somewhere.

[@supersix9137]

This sounds like a fun new hobby! You shoot at my drone and I drop heavy steel items onto your house and cars from the sky! Fun fact: there are home built drones that can carry and drop hundreds of pounds!

[@guzmanpatriot]

Drones gotta recharge, have a drone strapped with explosives, follow the drone trespassing, find the operator, kamikaze it and mission accomplished 😎