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Defense Against Drones: Right to Shoot UAVs Over Property

This bill allows property owners to shoot down drones flying low over their land if they have reasonable belief. It aims to protect privacy and security. Citizens gain new powers but must report such incidents.
Key points
You may shoot a drone flying no more than 200 feet above your property if you reasonably believe it's necessary.
You must use a legally obtained shotgun and comply with applicable state laws on firearm discharge.
If you shoot down a drone and can identify its registration number, you must report it to the Federal Aviation Administration within 60 days.
The act does not change existing state laws regarding liability for actions taken under this provision.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1907
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defense Against Drones Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1907.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • You may shoot a drone flying no more than 200 feet above your property if you reasonably believe it's necessary.
  • You must use a legally obtained shotgun and comply with applicable state laws on firearm discharge.
  • If you shoot down a drone and can identify its registration number, you must report it to the Federal Aviation Administration within 60 days.
  • The act does not change existing state laws regarding liability for actions taken under this provision.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Courts and Law Transport