“This is the correct decision. No arrest, no trial. The cops and DA acted stupidly.”
I’m no lawyer but I’m not so sure the police shouldn’t be looking at the drone operator for trespassing/voyeurism type charges.
Working form memory, they did at the time of the incident, and the shooter was arrested (for shotgun discharge, not for destruction of property) but not the pilot. Judge has undone the arrest and charge against the shooter. The shot was justified.
Merideth (the shooter) was looking into bringing a legal action of his own. Trespass and privacy violations don't depend on police arrest and/or DA agreement to press charges. Any person can sue for damages on those claims.
More like malicious prosecution.