Drones were apparently a popular gift this year for La Costa folks.

They are buzzing around in parks, and occasionally overhead. And now we hear of merchandise that may soon be delivered by Amazon drones. In Amazon I trust, but not the errant drones that mistakenly of mischievously fly over my home. And what should happen if one of these airborne devices should land on my roof–or worse, in the pool?

Most thoughtful owners put identifying tags on their pets, should they happen to escape their homes. The tags and implanted chips practically assure a safe return–unless the unwitting pet is captured by a petnapper with ill intentions.

But errant Drones are another story. Though they can’t be chipped like a puppy (at least I don’t think so), they can certainly have identifying information so if that if one lands in my pool, I can locate its rightful owner. This precaution is important whether one is flying a $29 machine–or one bought at $2900. Wouldn’t you want your drone returned?

At the same time, we are warned about drones and their invasion of our privacy. Perhaps the floating drone in my pool was more seriously intent on spying through my bedroom or bathroom window? It’s an issue that has been widely discussed on social media and elsewhere. I prefer to think, though, that it was pilot error or inexperience that would have landed the drone in our rear yard and pool.

Assuming the latter, I would like to strongly suggest that drone owners, whether hobbyists or pros, consider putting their contact information on their toys so that we can return the drone to its rightful owner. Otherwise, we might assume that you really were up to unscrupulous spying and wish to evade identity detection.

Makes sense, does it not? At least this Carlsbad real estate broker thinks it does!