Without pulling the court docs & transcripts it's kind of difficult to weigh in on "the facts" as presented...
Checked electronic muni court docket sheet. Can see list of all documents and exhibits which make up the record. But, no direct access to source documents.
Interesting pre-trial rulings on admission of evidence include:
Prosecution motion to admit copy of defendant employer's FAA Request For Exemption (DJI Phantom 2 Vision+) (April 6, 2015): GRANTED
Prosecution motion to admit copy of FAA's Grant of Request For Exemption (DJI Phantom 2 Vision+) (August 5, 2015): GRANTED
NOTE: The accident occurred on June 28, 2015 before the FAA ruled on employer's request for exemption.
Prosecution motion to admit video from drone flight showing crowd: GRANTED
Prosecution motion to admit demonstration video showing
what happens when you drop tomatoes onto whirring blades of drone: DENIED
Defendant's motion to exclude the DJI Owner's Manual: GRANTED
Jury of 6 not 12 in Muni court.
Not sure if drone video will be deemed public record prior to superior court appeal. But, maybe find out in 5 days.
The Phantom 2 remains locked in secure facility.