New York bill A00615 prohibits civilian drone use within 500 feet of correctional facilities, with exceptions for FAA-authorized operations.

New York bill A00615 amends the correction law to prohibit civilian drone use within 500 feet of any correctional or local correctional facility. This restriction applies to drones defined as aerial vehicles without a human operator, capable of autonomous or remote-piloted flight, and equipped to capture images or intercept communications. Violators face a civil penalty of $500 for the first offense and for each subsequent offense.

New York bill A00615 prohibits civilian drone use within 500 feet of correctional facilities, with exceptions for FAA-authorized operations.

New York bill A00615 amends the correction law to prohibit civilian drone use within 500 feet of any correctional or local correctional facility. This restriction applies to drones defined as aerial vehicles without a human operator, capable of autonomous or remote-piloted flight, and equipped to capture images or intercept communications. Violators face a civil penalty of $500 for the first offense and for each subsequent offense.