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Idk if anyone had a similar problem before, but I live in EU by the countryside, at first there were only a few but now it happens more and more often to see drones passing over my house, I am sure they are civilian drones because law enforcement has no reason to use them since the area is quiet (and honestly I doubt they would be able to do so), however it bothers me enough to know that there are people who get over the fence and enter my property going to look at what they want, does anyone have any advice on what to do?

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[–] stiephelando@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 5 months ago (2 children)

In most parts of the EU you're not allowed to fly over private property.

[–] refalo@programming.dev 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Actual airplanes must have a hell of a time abiding by that rule then.

[–] BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Addendum: drone licenses and permits doesn't allow you to fly over private property or main roads.

[–] stiephelando@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 5 months ago

Yes I meant drones, not airplanes or helicopters.

[–] gjoel@programming.dev 0 points 5 months ago

If I remember the rules correctly you are allowed to fly over private property as long as it isn't fenced off. You cannot overfly buildings without permission. You can take pictures of private property without permission as long as they don't contain anything personally identifiable (ie. don't take pictures of people, but no people is fine).