[Detroit, MI] In this episode of Drone Law Pro radio, autonomous attorney Enrico Schaefer interviews firefighter Jason Harrison about his encounter with police in Genessee County, MI. Follow the Drone Law Pro podcast here. Listen to show below. See video of the arrest below. See the video that he police accidentally captured of themselves by hitting ‘record’ on the drone. …
Drones and privacy continue to be a hot topic. While flying over someone’s property will continue to be hotly debated. But GDPR in Europe will also affect the trend towards privacy protection. Congress continues to consider different privacy laws which provide more rights to consumers. And your privacy policy on your website needs to inform consumers what personally identifiable information …
Can states and local authorities regulate drones? In this episode of Drone Law Radio, Sarah Nillson and Enrico Schaefer discuss the FAA Fact Sheet on federal preemption, state and local drone laws, private property rights above the ground and other hot topics. The December 17, 2015 FAA Fact Sheet seeks to educate state and local lawmakers on the ‘field preemption’ …
States and municipalities are passing restrictive drone laws at a record pace. The FAA argues that these local laws are preempted by the FAA’s exclusive regulatory authority over the national airspace. A December 17, 2015 FACTSHEET issued by the FAA to state and municipal authorities essentially told states and municipalities to ‘back off.’ In this interview, drone attorney and DJI policy wonk …
The FAA has stated clearly that states can not regulate drones if those regulations conflict with FAA jurisdiction over the national airspace. Some quotes from the FAA telling States to back off drones: States and local jurisdictions are increasingly exploring regulation of UAS or proceeding to enact legislation relating to UAS operations. A consistent regulatory system for aircraft and use of airspace has …
Many states are considering, or even passing, laws which seek to limit drone use by both commercial and recreational users. In many instances, this is a uninformed ‘knee jerk’ reaction to some of the more popular myths about drones. These include the fallacies that drones can be used to spy on you, see in your windows, invade your privacy or trespass …
In May 2015, Florida passed the Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (“Act”) [FL Statute 934.50], greatly restricting drone usage within the state. Aimed at promoting privacy, the Act prohibits individuals from purposely surveilling privately owned real property OR the owner/occupant thereof. With the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) allowing general civilian drone use and issuing exemptions to allow commercial drone use, …
How might ‘The U.S. Open Drone Guy” defend himself in Court? You can be prosecuted for violating FAA regulations, or state criminal laws for negligent or reckless drone operation. Just ask Daniel Verley. He crashed his drone into the stands at the U.S. Open tennis tournament and has already been charged with criminal recklessness. What are the possible defenses Daniel Verley can assert against the criminal …
Steve Gruber talks with Enrico Schaefer of Traverse Legal, PLC and DroneLaw.Pro on the benefits and issues of drones, including FAA regulations for commercial and recreational use of drones.
States are enacting new UAS and drone laws at a rapid pace. Whether state laws are preempted by federal regulations which grant permission to fly will be one important issue. Contact a drone lawyer today if you have questions about the drone laws in your state.