Q: My neighbor's drone hit me but he says it was malfunctioning. Who is responsible for my injuries?
A: Your neighbor, and the manufacturer, may be liable for any injuries you sustained, under a strict liability, product defect theory. Whether or not it was malfunctioning is obviously not your fault, and would not be a viable defense.
A: Your neighbor, though if it was on his property possibly not.
A: My first reaction is that your neighbor is responsible. The maker and distributor of the drone may also have a duty that the drone operates safely and without defects.
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