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Defines “unmanned aircraft system,” “UAS pilot,” and “UAS crew member” for the law enforcement UAS provisions.
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Last edit: 6/18/2025
Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt procedures for UAS use, including FAA authorization, trained personnel, public-purpose flights, auditable flight records, public notice, and community involvement.
Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Except as provided in AS 18.65.900–909, a law enforcement agency may not use an unmanned aircraft system.
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Last edit: 6/18/2025
Makes it illegal to use drones with cameras to locate or scout wildlife during hunts.
Sources:
https://pilotinstitute.com/drones/states/alaska/https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-5-administration/ak-admin-code-5-sect-92-080.htmlContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Permits UAS evidence gathering only under a court-issued search warrant or judicial exception, or for non-criminal investigations that do not invade privacy.
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Last edit: 6/18/2025
Prohibits retention of images captured by UAS unless required for investigation, training, or by law; unretained images are confidential.
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Last edit: 6/18/2025
Prohibits municipalities from adopting ordinances permitting release of UAS-captured images inconsistent with AS 18.65.903.
Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025