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Prohibits use of a UAV to search for, scout, locate, or detect wild animals as an aid to hunting during the regulated hunting season.
Sources:
https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/title-14/article-22/chapter-6/section-14-22-6-16/https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-14-natural-and-cultural-resources/article-22-fish-and-wildlife/chapter-6-regulation-of-birds-and-mammals/section-14-22-6-16-use-of-unmanned-aerial-vehicles-to-aid-hunting/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Creates Class A misdemeanor offenses for sex-offender UAV offenses, public-safety remote aerial interference, remote aerial voyeurism, and remote aerial harassment; repeat violations elevate to Level 6 felonies.
Sources:
https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2017/bills/senate/299https://www.ncsl.org/transportation/current-unmanned-aircraft-state-law-landscapeContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Requires law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before using a UAV on or over private property for surveillance, search, photography, or video capture without owner consent.
Sources:
https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/title-35/article-33/chapter-5/section-35-33-5-9/https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-35-33-5-9/Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Prohibits drone operation in any Indiana state park or recreational space without a Special Use Authorization from the Department of Natural Resources.
Sources:
https://pilotinstitute.com/drones/states/indiana/https://www.in.gov/idoa/files/igc_drone_policy.pdfContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025