Law Enforcement Use of Drones

Published for NC Criminal Law on April 06, 2015.

Drones are remote-controlled aircraft. They can be equipped with cameras, and may be useful for surveillance. Does the use of drones by law enforcement officers raise any legal concerns? The short answer is yes, in at least four ways. Federal approval required. First, it appears that before any governmental entity may use drones, the entity ... Read more

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