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California Drone Privacy & Surveillance (2026)

Restricted: California Civil Code 1708.8 imposes civil liability for entering another's airspace (incl. by drone) to capture images of private activity without consent.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Drone Privacy & Surveillance in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • ArizonaInfo

    Arizona has no drone-specific privacy statute (the 2023 drone-surveillance bill was vetoed); general voyeurism (13-1424) and surreptitious-recording (13-3019) laws may still apply.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →

  • NevadaConditional

    Nevada (NRS 493.103): a property owner/occupant may sue for trespass if a drone flies under 250 ft over their property after prior notice — a civil remedy, not a criminal surveillance ban.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →

  • OregonRestricted

    Oregon (ORS 837.370) makes it an offense to fly a drone over privately owned premises to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly harass or annoy the owner or occupant.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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