Conflicts with Local Law
Many cities and counties have been creating legislation for drone operation in the absence FAA law on privacy and treaspassing. Currently, under Part 107, the FAA doesn't address any privacy concerns, leaving the pilot to excercise their best judgment while flying. Additionally, the FAA allows for pilots to fly over anyone's property, with or without their consent, so long as they do not take off or land outside of their own property. This angers some people who believe that a drone is different enough from other aircraft in such a way that these concerns are valid should be dealt with. Privacy being the main concern, certain paparazzi and photo consent laws have been drafted to allow not only fines, but potential jail time for offenders. Though strict, these laws attempt to work with federal law and not in coflict with it, wording the clauses to not interfere with the flying itself, as that is under FAA jurisdiction, but rather specific actions that may be performed by a drone while flying. These laws need to be worded carefully and in such a manner that permits drone pilots to still fly within the bounds of both federal and local law.
