Also, if you did crash your drone into somebody else's property, wouldn't you legally be required to pay if the person presses charges?
** Disclaimer ** I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV.
My understanding, in the USA, you are liable for your actions. It's no different than if your dog bites someone.
If crash your RC (car, drone, plane, train boat, Tesla or whatever) into a someone/something and cause damage; you own it 100% and need to pay for the damage. If you did it on purpose, or have the perception of of criminal intent, then criminal charges could be filed. Otherwise it would be a civil suit.
Neither civil or criminal court is fun and I'm very careful with where I run and what I do.
If nothing else it's called being a responsible adult and taking responsibility for your actions.
I’m not arguing any of the points about this being implemented for tax revenue, government control and oversight, by aliens or the Illuminati, Jimmy Hoffa, etc. Y’all can have fun debating those issues.
We don't talk about Hoffa. Remember the rule, what's under Giant's Stadium stays under Giant's Stadium.