Rejected petition Prohibit Drone Flying Over Private Property & Ban Publication of Footage
Prohibit the flying of drones over private property without the owner’s explicit consent, except for emergency services & legally authorised operations.
Make it illegal to capture / store /share drone footage of private property or individuals without prior consent with legal penalties for doing so
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Privacy breaches / security risks / trespass & nuisance / privacy breaches all due to drones. Extend property rights to include airspace up to a reasonable height, preventing drone flights without explicit consent. Amend the Air Navigation Order 2016 to introduce stricter penalties for unauthorised drone flights over private property. Make it a criminal offence to publish, distribute, or share drone footage of private individuals or property without the consent of the owner or affected parties.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/712074
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