Ohio HB251 regulates drone use by law enforcement and expands aviation facility definitions.

Ohio HB251 amends the Aeronautics Law to establish requirements for law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). It mandates that peace officers obtain a search warrant before using drones to enter a house or place for surveillance. Law enforcement agencies must document and retain flight data for each drone surveillance flight. The bill prohibits law enforcement from using armed drones or surveilling private individuals without consent or a warrant.

Ohio HB251 regulates drone use by law enforcement and expands aviation facility definitions.

Ohio HB251 amends the Aeronautics Law to establish requirements for law enforcement use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). It mandates that peace officers obtain a search warrant before using drones to enter a house or place for surveillance. Law enforcement agencies must document and retain flight data for each drone surveillance flight. The bill prohibits law enforcement from using armed drones or surveilling private individuals without consent or a warrant.