# Neighbor’s drone over your yard? Don’t shoot it down

> It's more common now to see people fly drones instead of kites. Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft, were first available to the public in the early 2010s.

- **Source:** [Statesman](https://www.statesman.com/news/article/texas-drone-laws-yard-neighbor-22309291.php?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3a837d57cfebb061996092)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3a837d57cfebb061996092

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