Searching Questions About Drones And The Fourth Amendment

It's only a matter of time before the Supreme Court will have to grapple with the vexing constitutional issues raised with increasing drone usage.

Both recreational and commercial drone use has skyrocketed since the United States Congress mandated the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2012 to safely integrate drones into national airspace. As a result, the FAA has loosened regulations, making it easier to operate drones commercially. Not only are drones seeing increased commercial usage, but a growing number of government agencies are also turning to drones to assist with law enforcement and public safety. With this increased use in commerce and public safety comes an increase in privacy claims against both state actors and private individuals and companies.