Governor Vetoes SB 142
SB 142, which would have prohibited flying a drone over private property, has been vetoed by Governor Brown. In his veto message the governor wrote “Drone technology certainly raises novel issues that merit careful examination… This bill, however, while well-intentioned, could expose the novel hobbyist and the FAA-approved commercial user alike to burdensome litigation.” His veto came after intense opposition from the media industry, focused in part on uncertainties created by the measure’s use of a 350 foot ceiling for prohibited flight. There are still other drone bills pending so stay tuned for more legislative action in the very near future.