The Swedish government announced a proposal last week to exempt civilian drones from a previous decision which severely limited the use of camera drones. Camera Drones and Surveillance Cameras The Swedish Supreme Administrative Court decided last fall to include photos taken by drones in the same category as surveillance cameras. Surveillance cameras are heavily … [Read more...] about Sweden Backs Down on Camera Drone Ban
Drone Privacy
Sen. Markey Submits Drone Privacy Act: More Obstacles for the Industry
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) submitted the Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2017 on March 15, creating a significant layer of obstacles for drone integration and drone businesses. Today, the Commercial Drone Alliance came out in opposition to the Act, which the Alliance says will create a significant administrative burden for drone businesses while actually … [Read more...] about Sen. Markey Submits Drone Privacy Act: More Obstacles for the Industry
The Kentucky “Drone Slayer” Case Dismissed
The case against the Kentucky man who shot down a drone flying over his property has been dismissed by a US District Court, citing "lack of subject matter jurisdiction." In July of 2015, William Meredith of KY shot down a drone belonging to David Boggs as it flew over his property. While Meredith was subsequently arrested on a criminal mischief charge, local judge Rebecca … [Read more...] about The Kentucky “Drone Slayer” Case Dismissed
What to Do if a Drone is Spying on You
The majority of drones are used for good and legitimate purposes. But despite new recommendations for operating drones appropriately to protect individual privacy, some consumers are concerned that drones may be gathering too much information. Homeowners afraid of being harassed may not know what the laws are for dealing with drones. The now infamous "drone slayer" incident … [Read more...] about What to Do if a Drone is Spying on You
Did Sweden Really Ban Camera Drones?
Sweden, usually viewed as forward thinking and innovative, has now effectively banned camera drones. A decision by the Swedish Supreme Administrative Court (which can be read here in Swedish) places photos taken by drones in the same category as heavily regulated surveillance cameras. As camera drones could be used for the illegal capture of personal information, drone … [Read more...] about Did Sweden Really Ban Camera Drones?
