U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett representing Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett representing Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Representative Tim Burchett from Tennessee has introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA) in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation allows individuals to use a legally obtained shotgun to shoot down drones if they reasonably believe the drone is flying at or below 200 feet above their property, provided it aligns with state law.
The bill specifies that while there is no obligation for individuals to return the downed drone to its owner, they must report the incident to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within 60 days if the drone's registration number can be identified.
The full text of the bill is available for public viewing.
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