This morning I read an article about a new law in Louisiana. This law gives local and state law enforcement agencies the legal authority to use technology based or kinetic means to disable any drone flying over parades, protests, sensitive locations, TFR areas etc. Additionally, operators of said drones can be charged with serious criminal penalties. Unfortunately, all the negative news coverage of consumer drones being used to drop ordinance in combat situations. Has caused a panic caused by ignorance in the general public. In my opinion, these laws infringe on the rights of lawful drone operators. Similar to fear based, knee jerk anti gun legislation. Once again, certain legislators are stoking fears to distract the public from much more serious political/social issues.
Anti drone laws
- Thread starter Brutalwarpig
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That Law will not advance, or in my opinion, stand up to lawsuits, unless there's ANOTHER executive order, siding with this unlawful Law....Sounds dangerous to me, especially if they are trying to aim at a low altitude and firing indiscriminately
I agree that this proposed legislation isn't likely to pass or stand legal challenges. However, there's a generally negative view growing in the US about all things drone or UAV. I knew this would happen after the coverage of Ukraine using consumer drones for military ISR and attack. I voted for Trump and I am a conservative. However this "drone" ban talk is the Republicans version of the Democrat's gun ban rhetoric. It's all political grandstanding that hurts consumers and enthusiasts to advance some politicians agenda. I'm getting very tired of both political parties. I would support an American party with a more centrist position. I disagree with and dislike many Liberals initiatives but I respect that they have the same rights as I do. We're all Americans.
