Minnesota HF561 authorizes law enforcement to use unmanned aerial vehicles for various public safety purposes.

Minnesota HF561 amends state law to authorize law enforcement agencies to use unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, for several purposes. These include searching for missing persons, locating individuals fleeing arrest, and finding incarcerated persons who have escaped. The bill also allows the use of drones to prevent loss of life and property in disasters, conduct threat assessments, and collect information from public areas. The use of drones is permitted during emergencies, at public events, and for crash reconstruction.

Minnesota HF561 authorizes law enforcement to use unmanned aerial vehicles for various public safety purposes.

Minnesota HF561 amends state law to authorize law enforcement agencies to use unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, for several purposes. These include searching for missing persons, locating individuals fleeing arrest, and finding incarcerated persons who have escaped. The bill also allows the use of drones to prevent loss of life and property in disasters, conduct threat assessments, and collect information from public areas. The use of drones is permitted during emergencies, at public events, and for crash reconstruction.