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Remotely piloted aircraft in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Remotely piloted aircraft” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.

What does “Remotely piloted aircraft” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Remotely piloted aircraft” means a self-propelled vehicle used for navigation and flight, that is controlled by the use of an electronic system and is not designed to carry a human. 13. “Surveillance device” means a camera or electronic equipment that transmits or records an image, sound, or data if the transmission or recording is capable of reasonably identifying any of the following: a. (Iowa Code § 715E.1)

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