Document Type
Student Article
Abstract
“Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane!” No, it’s a drone! Private and commercial drone use is expanding as quickly as the technology can be developed to fulfill the various needs of different users. As new ways to use drones are conceived every day, the potential for conflict is ever increasing. This Article will argue that, in the absence of any real federal guidance on the subject, the state of Texas must apply its current criminal law framework to any drone-related conflicts that may arise. This will provide clear guidelines for resolving the multitude of issues that are sure to develop from both the private operation of drones and the possible use of self-help measures against them. It is essential for Texas to adapt and apply current criminal laws to this issue due to the vast amount of money being invested in drone technology; the fact that the law is currently unclear or non-existent on the subject; and the very real policy concerns that are sure to arise as a result of evolving drone technology.
DOI
10.37419/JPL.V3.I2.4
First Page
173
Last Page
196
Recommended Citation
Anthony Pax,
It’s up in the Air! Potential Criminal Liabilities for Drone-Associated Issues in the Great State of Texas,
3
Tex. A&M J. Prop. L.
173
(2016).
Available at:
https://doi.org/10.37419/JPL.V3.I2.4