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Category: Drone Law

Art Teacher Faces Charges for Overdosing in Front of Students

January 14, 2023 Criminal Defense, Drone Law, News & Announcements

Getting caught with the possession of an illegal substance has harsh consequences in the state of Florida. This is especially true if illegal substances were found in an environment with children present. A recent case in the U.S. shows the charges a New Jersey teacher is facing after overdosing on fentanyl in his middle school classroom. This article will provide …

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New Drone Law in Florida – What You Need to Know

July 12, 2021 Criminal Defense, Drone Law, News & Announcements

New Drone Law in Florida – What You Need to Know

Florida Senate Bill 44 (SB-44).[1] was introduced in December of 2020. It proposed an expansion of the authorized use of drones by law enforcement agencies, state agencies, political subdivisions, or by fire department personnel. This bill was approved and went into effect officially on July 1, 2020.[2] Prior to SB-44’s approval, Florida state law prohibited law enforcement agencies from using …

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Drone Laws in Florida 2020

April 21, 2020 Drone Law

2020 Florida Drone Laws

Drone law, or the flying of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) in Florida, is a constantly changing field of legislation and case law. The rules and requirements stem both from Federal agencies and the State of Florida and require careful consideration to avoid running afoul. There are abundant resources to be found online, but as always, if there is any question …

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Drone Registration Requirement Now Mandatory!

January 18, 2018 Drone Law, News & Announcements Drone Blog, Drone law

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Drones, or Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA originally required that all sUAS pilots, whether flying as a hobbyist, or commercially, must register drones before they are flown in U.S. airspace. A U.S. district court struck down this requirement for any drone that is flown as a “model aircraft” in Taylor …

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Flying a Large Drone (over 55 pounds)

December 2, 2017 Drone Law Drone law, Drone Regulations

Flying a Large Drone (over 55 pounds)

Note: We have been contacted by readers that this article incorrectly states the registration requirement is mandatory. The phrase has been clarified within the article, but this was not what the article was stating, nor is it entirely correct. FAA registration of a UAS IS mandatary unless you qualify as a model aircraft, the Taylor decision this summer ruled that …

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Using a Drone to Make Money

October 30, 2017 Drone Law Drone law

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Using a Drone for Commercial Purposes Drones, or Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) are able to take photographs and high definition video. Some are able to be outfitted with sensors and radar that can reconstruct a scene below for simulation or testing purposes. The current uses for sUASs are just the tip of the iceberg, and more innovative and profitable …

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I Just Bought a Drone, What’s Next?

October 19, 2017 Criminal Defense, Drone Law Drone law

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Congratulations! The world of drones is exciting, but the legal requirements to use them can be rough to navigate. First, you want to get that thing off the ground! Depending on the model there may be different safety requirements, make sure you read the owner’s manual and understand how to avoid any safety issues. One optional precaution is to purchase …

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Navigating Taylor: How Much Authority Does the FAA Have Over Hobby Drone Flights

July 20, 2017 Drone Law Drones

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*Articles on this blog are not to be construed as legal advice, this warning is very predominantly displayed at the bottom of this page, but in this instance it is even more important. On the off chance that this article is ever copied without permission, please note that the law discussed is largely unsettled, the FAA is rewriting a requirement …

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