[aigel]

The issue is shooting within city limits. You just can't do that unless you are in self defense. I don't see the wanton endangerment, that looks just like the usual "let's slap everything on it, so we can have him plea down to what he deserves".

Now, looking at this story, it doesn't line up either way. 200 feet with a shotgun putting out #8 pellets is not going to happen, shooting straight in the air. That's 66 yards. The pellets will carry no energy, even if they reach the drone that far out.

Reasonable shotgun range is about 30 yards or less. Let's say 40. If something buzzes over my house 40 yards with a camera on it, I would also consider defending my privacy. The fact that the guy could go get his shot gun, load it up and then take out the drone means that it was hovering, not merely passing over flying to the friend's house.

There need to be some better laws on this. In the meantime, this fella should get an infraction for disturbing the peace and the drone guy needs to be sent packing.

G