Drones

[PeskyWabbits 464]

A drone was round mine and neighbour's houses today. We were a bit concerned as it seemed to be casing rather than admiring the scenery. When it left it went across roads and fields and vanished into the distance. Though there was an unknown car parked far up the road but we didn't get its number.

 

So, what is the legal position, if I knock it out of the sky and it lands on my property, is it criminal damage on my part?

Would I have to prove sinister intent?

 

Cheers

[paulus 26]

no drone, no problem.

[mushroom 12,921]

Rape them ?

[Qbgrey 4,091]

Bloody things are a pain in the arse.id not hesitate to knock one out ( parden me) out the sky if it was over my house.

[scothunter 12,609]

Only a matter of time till one kills someone or causes a serious accident.

[terryd 8,421]

if your shootings any thing like mine the video would end up on some drome forum they be having a right laugh. Bald red faced guy uses whole box of carts and still misses

[Jonjon79 13,358]

From what I can tell, this is a bit of a grey area.

 

I understand (bearing in mind that I'm no legal expert) that if it's close enough for you to bring it down with some kind of pole or a hose pipe etc, then you're protecting your privacy/property and, unlikely to face any prosecution.

 

However, if it's just in the vicinity and, perhaps, it's shot down, there could be a criminal case to answer - especially if it falls outside your boundary.

 

But, don't take my word for it. Definitely do some proper research before/if you take any action.

 

....... as the amount of drones and peoples interest in them increases, the guidelines are become clearer. There will be some info from a uk aviation authority somewhere.

 

Good luck.

[PeskyWabbits 464]

It was hovering for about 30 seconds at a time, having a good look around, maybe in windows, about 20 feet off the ground. I thought, I could probably pop it with my air rifle. Would i get a constable at my door?

[terryd 8,421]

the days of popping things with air rifles are long gone

[Tiercel 6,986]

It was hovering for about 30 seconds at a time, having a good look around, maybe in windows, about 20 feet off the ground. I thought, I could probably pop it with my air rifle. Would i get a constable at my door?

I don't know, but would have thought that if you shoot even an air rifle and the pellet goes out side your property you are breaking the law. That said if you shot straight up in the air and hit it would the pellet be classed as leaving your property?

 

TC

[Qbgrey 4,091]

Wierdos hobby if you ask me .flying sbout filming other people.

[Jonjon79 13,358]

It was hovering for about 30 seconds at a time, having a good look around, maybe in windows, about 20 feet off the ground. I thought, I could probably pop it with my air rifle. Would i get a constable at my door?

If you're caught on film shooting over your boundary, yes, you could be in a lot of bother.

 

Probably better just to go out there and show it your arse

[terryd 8,421]

ambush it with the pressure washer or some thing

Edited September 4, 2016 by terryd

[Lenmcharristar 9,763]

Voyeurism?

[BGD 6,436]

I wouldn't use an airgun or firearm, would definitely complicate things if the law gets involved.

 

 

A catty should do the job though...