'Intrusive drones': South Tulsa neighbor calls 2 News
Jun 11, 2026
Allison Moore, a South Tulsa neighbor, called 2 News Oklahoma, saying, Weve had a problem for a couple of years with intrusive drones.2 News Oklahomas Brodie Myers followed up with her to listen to her story.WATCH: 'Intrusive dr
ones': South Tulsa neighbor calls 2 News 'Intrusive drones': South Tulsa neighbor calls 2 NewsAbout a week and a half ago, I was sitting out back and reading a book, and heard this noise, and I looked up and there was a drone. And weve had a problem with the number of drones, over the years, so, I got my phone out and I filmed it, Moore said, It came down and hovered right in front of me, just right out here. Then it went over, and hovered in front of my bedroom window, and then flew away.Moore said she has no idea who might be operating it. She said she witnessed similar drone flights before. This one was the breaking point.Moore suspects, perhaps, drone operators are taking advantage of the million-dollar view outside her backyard, but its at the expense of her privacy.You dont know if theyre staking the house, if theyre videotaping you, in the privacy of your own backyard. Its just too much, and theres nothing that can be done about it right now, Moore said.Moore filed a report with Tulsa police, who couldnt take any action. A spokesperson for TPD said they have no jurisdiction over air traffic. The spokesperson said the accusations would need to rise to the level of stalking before TPD could investigate.2 News Oklahoma also reached out to the Federal Aviation AdministrationThe FAA is responsible for safety, not privacy. Safely integrating drones into the national airspace system is a key priority for the FAA. Generally, it is legal to fly a drone in most locations if youre operating below 400 feet, but there are rules including not causing hazards to people or property. People should report privacy concerns to local police, the spokesperson said.Im afraid, that, unfortunately, someone might get hurt through a stalking incident before anythings really ever done, Moore said.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube
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