Virginia legal term
Unmanned aircraft in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Unmanned 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 Virginia criminal code.
What does “Unmanned aircraft” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Unmanned aircraft" means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of human intervention from within or on the aircraft. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-60.1)
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