Senator Lee is attempting to bring back his previously defeated Drone Federalism Bill. Today the Senate will be debating amendments to the U.S. Budget bill. And Senator Lee is going to introduce his attempt at legal thievery of our rights to fly by adding an amendment that would give âStates and local governmentsâ the right to control (& likely tax) the first â200 feet above ground levelâ. As every who reads this knows, that would devastate both our industry and our hobby. Can you imagine what it would be like if every state, county, city, and tribe government had the right to tell we drone owners when and where we are allowed to fly? How about if they have the right to tax us or impose landing and launching fees.