Attorney Franz Borghardt Discusses Drones, Property Rights, and the Law

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Guest Segment: Franz Borghardt on Drones, Property Rights, and the Law • Drone Takedown Legality: Borghardt explores whether homeowners can legally shoot down a drone hovering over their property, noting firearm use risks violating state and federal airspace laws. • Curtilage vs. Altitude: Higher-altitude drones flying lawfully are legally similar to commercial jets passing overhead, but low-altitude drones actively surveying or recording property raise real privacy concerns. • Layered Regulation: Drone law spans FAA federal guidelines, state statutes, and a growing patchwork of city ordinances, plus apps that show where flying is legally permitted. • Law Enforcement Drone Conflicts: When…