[cronix]

The difference is the drone isn't "on" your property, so technically not "trespassing," unless it lands. Airspace (from the top of your grass on up) is controlled by the FAA and it's a federal crime to interfere with an aircraft of any type. You don't own the air, only real property.

[parrellel]

And yet Robert Duvall lost his case when an angry neighbor shot down hos trespassing drone. No federal charges there.