Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Search Warrant; Exceptions

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Sec. 9. A law enforcement officer must obtain a search warrant in order to use an unmanned aerial vehicle:

(1) on or over private property; or

(2) to conduct a search, perform surveillance, obtain a photograph, or obtain video of private property or of individuals, items, or structures located on private property;

without the consent of the owner of the affected private property. However, a warrant is not required for a use of an unmanned aerial vehicle if a warrant would not be required for a search not using an unmanned aerial vehicle.

As added by P.L.170-2014, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.57-2016, SEC.2; P.L.136-2019, SEC.1.


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