The previous blog post, “Drones in Community Association – Part I,” discussed the association’s regulation of the use of drones throughout and within the community. This post will discuss the potential for associations to utilize drones in everyday management and maintenance tasks for the community. Read more……….
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a — Drone?
You may have recently sightedadrone flying over Texas airspace, especially if you follow college football. A University of Texas student was arrested for flying a drone over Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium during the first home football game last fall. The incident raises the application of the newly enacted Texas Privacy Act. […]
Drones in Community Associations – Pt. 1
Florida homeowners and condominium associations are now facing issues that were inconceivable at the time the community governing documents were drafted. The use of drones or UAS (“unmanned aircraft systems”) is beginning to exponentially expand. With the potential for packages to be delivered by drones, it is time for community associations to plan how the […]
Drones could get expanded role in real estate
Drones — also known as “unmanned aerial vehicles ” — are everywhere. Our military uses them in warfare, archeologists scan ancient Peruvian ruins to avoid damage, and others survey hydroelectric dams. One even illegally landed early Monday on the White House lawn. Read more………
Drone Activity in Communities Can Be Regulated
Question: We have a resident that flies a camera-equipped drone over homes in our gated community. I am concerned that this is a violation of privacy and that the drone could cause damage to my property. What laws regulate drones and how can I get the Association to make a statement regarding flying drones in […]
Eyes in the sky: Should the use of drones be restricted?
Drones have been the topic of conversation for the past several years sparking privacy concerns amongst residential communities. In the state of Florida, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill that limits law enforcement’s use of drone aircraft; however, that bill does not pertain to or restrict the commercial and private use of drones. Read more……….
Airspace in an Age of Drones (Research Paper)
The growing interest in domestic drones is drawing new attention to unresolved questions regarding the scope of landowners’ rights in the airspace above their land. Domestic drones are small, unmanned aircraft capable of delivering packages or capturing photos. Existing aerial trespass and takings laws, which were formulated prior to the advent of modern drone technologies, […]
2014 – The Year of the Drone
You may think that drones are only used by the federal government but think again. Drones are defined as any unmanned aerial vehicle, and privately operated drones are becoming more common and are readily available on the market for a small price ($49-$499). A promoter of personal use drones has declared 2014 the year of […]
Drones: A Controversial Eye in the Sky for Property Managers
Ashley Halligan writes: “The FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, passed earlier this year, will authorize funds exceeding $60 billion for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through 2015. The bill, intended to accelerate modernization in U.S. aviation, includes a rather controversial component: drones.” Read More……