Last year state lawmakers placed privacy restrictions on the use of drones, and this year they are pushing for liability in the event of personal injury or property damage. Miami Republican Senator Miguel Diaz De La Portilla believes with more operators there’s greater danger.
“It’s only a matter of time before drone incidents become serious drone accidents.” De La Portilla said at the measure’s last committee stop in November.
“This bill recognizes the dangerous nature of drones and provides that the owner and operator of a drone are jointly and severally liable for personal injuries or property damage caused by the negligent operation of a drone,” he said.
But opponents object to the use of joint and several liability, which allows a person who was harmed to sue every party involved with the drone. The bill comes before its second panel Tuesday.
