Drones

Is It Legal to Own and Fly a Drone?

It is legal for a private person in the U.S. to own and fly a drone, with certain limitations.

Unmanned Aircraft and Your Privacy

Do you have recourse against a “peeping drone?" Under proposed federal regulations, some uses of drones may become illegal.

Can My Neighbor's Photos of My Backyard Be Used Against Me in a Criminal Case?

When private individuals, acting on their own, gather evidence of a crime and turn it over to the police, the police can normally use it to support a request for a search warrant.

Can I Destroy a Drone That’s Flying Over My Property?

Hold your fire. There's better ways to deal with a pesky intruder.

Can I Use a Drone for My Real Estate Business?

If your drone will end up taking pictures of people as well as property, the answer is probably "No."

When a Drone Flies Over My House, Is It Trespassing?

The age-old laws of trespass run smack up against the power of the FAA to regulate air space.