New York S00694 prohibits civilian drone use within 500 feet of correctional facilities, with exceptions for FAA-authorized commercial operations.

New York S00694 amends the correction law to prohibit individuals from operating drones within 500 feet of any correctional facility unless authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill defines "drone" as an aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces or gases for lift, and can be expendable or recoverable. It captures images and intercepts communications. Violators face a civil penalty of $500 for the first offense and for each subsequent offense.

New York S00694 prohibits civilian drone use within 500 feet of correctional facilities, with exceptions for FAA-authorized commercial operations.

New York S00694 amends the correction law to prohibit individuals from operating drones within 500 feet of any correctional facility unless authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill defines "drone" as an aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces or gases for lift, and can be expendable or recoverable. It captures images and intercepts communications. Violators face a civil penalty of $500 for the first offense and for each subsequent offense.