When Is a Drone Trespassing?

[F]lying at legal altitudes [that is, less than 400 feet] over another person's property without permission or a warrant would reasonably be expected to constitute a trespass.

Is using a drone considered trespassing?

As stated above, there currently are no California criminal statutes that prohibit drone operation or usage over private property. ... A person trespasses on property if it is done for the specific purpose of attempting or committing an act of Penal Code section 632.

Can my neighbor fly a drone over my house?

TLDR – There are no federal laws against flying a drone over private property as the FAA only regulates airspace above 400 feet. However, some areas have passed local or state laws to prohibit drones over private properties. Before navigating a drone over a residence, pilots should check local laws and regulations.