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Lehigh drone-shooting arrest sparks a real fight over privacy and airspace

A viral Lee County drone case is pushing locals to ask what rights they actually have when a drone is flying over private property.

When
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Where
Lehigh Acres
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop June 16, 2026 Lehigh Acres

What happened?

WINK reports a Lehigh Acres man was accused of firing at a Lee County Sheriff’s Office drone while deputies were using it during a bear response. The incident went viral and triggered broader questions about privacy, firearms and what is legal when drones fly over homes. The station notes FAA rules govern airspace once a drone leaves the ground, even when it is flying over private property.

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