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Shooting down a drone is a federal crime as the FAA considers them to be aircraft.
Drone operators in North Carolina must follow specific state and federal regulations, which vary by use.
It is illegal in North Carolina to use a drone to take images of a person or their home without consent.
Drones are now a pretty common everyday tool for some. Being used to survey damage caused by storms like Tropical Storm Helene to realtors' use of drones for aerial photos of houses.
While the use of drones as tools in situations can prove helpful, it is still a contentious issue for many. And if you aren't a fan of drones, you should think twice before taking aim at one.
In 2024, a Florida man faced charges for shooting at a Walmart delivery drone - and the case is far from

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