What limits should be placed on law enforcement and civilian drone activity?
The Fourth Amendment clearly states that the citizens of the United States have the right against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that the surveillance of a person’s property without a warrant is unconstitutional and would be considered trespassing. However, the nature of drones allows them to get around most physical barriers protecting a property, and to also to get around the law that protects against trespassing. Since the airspace above any privately owned property is still public airspace, this means that anywhere that can be observed from an aerial vehicle in public airspace is fair game. If any person operating a drone is able to avoid trespassing
The Fourth Amendment clearly states that the citizens of the United States have the right against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that the surveillance of a person’s property without a warrant is unconstitutional and would be considered trespassing. However, the nature of drones allows them to get around most physical barriers protecting a property, and to also to get around the law that protects against trespassing. Since the airspace above any privately owned property is still public airspace, this means that anywhere that can be observed from an aerial vehicle in public airspace is fair game. If any person operating a drone is able to avoid trespassing