Minnesota HF1275 authorizes law enforcement agencies to use unmanned aerial vehicles for specific public safety purposes.

Minnesota HF1275 amends state statutes to authorize law enforcement agencies to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for the lawful pursuit of a fleeing suspect, counter the risk of a terrorist attack, and other emergency situations involving the risk of death or bodily harm. The bill specifies that UAVs may also be used for crash reconstruction, threat assessments, and public events with heightened safety risks.

Minnesota HF1275 authorizes law enforcement agencies to use unmanned aerial vehicles for specific public safety purposes.

Minnesota HF1275 amends state statutes to authorize law enforcement agencies to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for the lawful pursuit of a fleeing suspect, counter the risk of a terrorist attack, and other emergency situations involving the risk of death or bodily harm. The bill specifies that UAVs may also be used for crash reconstruction, threat assessments, and public events with heightened safety risks.