Texas’ controversial drone law case could be headed to Supreme Court By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within the next several months whether to hear the appeal of a decision to uphold a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones by photojournalists and others. Plaintiffs in the case of National Press Photographers … [Read more...] about Texas Drone Law Heads to Supreme Court: Key Free Speech Case in the Balance
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Police Drone Rules Date Back to the 80s
Across the U.S., police agencies are falling in love with drones, begging the question: Why exactly is it legal for law enforcement to use drones? The answer is not found in recent FAA rulings or the growing number of state laws regulating drone use. The answer dates back 30 years this month to a little known court ruling. On May 19, 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in … [Read more...] about Police Drone Rules Date Back to the 80s
Will Drones Infringe Upon Your Fourth Amendment Rights?
The advent of domestic drones in America may not be simply a matter of when—but more importantly how? The capabilities of domestic drone technology have been well documented; from commercial delivery to border patrol, from real estate photography to rescue missions, the range of drone application seems boundless. The worrisome application of UAV technology resides in … [Read more...] about Will Drones Infringe Upon Your Fourth Amendment Rights?
