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What is an airspace easement? an easement taken by an airport
What did this use of eminent domain give the airport? Access to the land beneath the airspace to trim trees
What legtislative issue emerged in the legal fight? The statute that provides for the Department of Transportation to take land for an airport but does not provide for the taking of land for an aviation easement (the easement for the air space above the land)
The Uniform Law Commission is working on a new uniform code pertaining to drone use that permits property owners to file suit when an unauthorized drone flies over their property.
A draft of the proposed uniform code was released this week.
SB 304 (OK | 2019). would prohibit drones over rural lands by:
5 enumerated exceptions for drones operated by:
Landowners could provide access to universities operating weather drones.
City: Spokane Washington
Spokane’s drone restrictions in public parks: drones cannot be operated ““in a manner that is dangerous to persons or property.”
The enforcement mechanism: $261 fine
3 Ways Colorado cities are proposing to regulate drones:
The local governments raise the following policy reasons:
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House Committee on County Affairs
#7 Land Development & Floods. Evaluate whether counties have the necessary ordinance-making and enforcement authority to deal with flood risk in unincorporated rural and suburban areas of Texas. Additionally, examine whether counties have adequate resources and authority to ensure that new development in unincorporated areas is not susceptible to flooding.
House Committee on Energy Resources
#5 Wind Decommissioning & Property Rights. Examine how…
Federal drone legislation seeks to provide this broad framework:
In addition to broad federal framework, it requires flexibility for local ordinances concerning:
Drone Innovation Act | Rep. Jason Lewis (R-MN)
State: Oklahoma
The Stand Your Ground By Killing Drones Bill Goal: Liability Immunity for OKlahomans who damage drones that veer onto their property
Fox News | Oklahoma lawmaker wants to protect people who destroy drones flying on their property
The Federal Avaiation Administration finalized the first round of drone rules.
6 Key Points:
Drones must maintain a maximum flight speed of 100 miles per hour and a maximum height/elevation of 400 feet.
The drone must remain in the operator’s visual line of sight (using a drone’s camera does not satisfy this requirement).
While flight is limited to daytime use, operators will be allowed to fly their drones 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official…
The Wall Street Journal | Should You Be Allowed to Prevent Drones From Flying Over Your Property?