Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 280.05 — Unlawful use of a drone
N.Y. Penal Law § 280.05
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Penal Law
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 280.05 Unlawful use of a drone.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 280.05 — Unlawful use of a drone is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 280.05 Unlawful use of a drone.
A person commits unlawful use of a drone when such person:
1. operates a drone in a nefarious manner; or
2. operates a drone over prohibited space without express prior approval from someone the person reasonably believes has the authority to grant such approval.
Unlawful use of a drone is a class A misdemeanor.