Drone Rules in Vienna, VA (2026)

1 verified drone rules for Vienna, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Recreational Drones

Virginia Code Section 18.2-324.2 prohibits using drones or other technology to peep into dwellings with intent to view occupants where privacy is expected. Drones capturing video or photos of neighbors without consent may trigger civil claims for intrusion. Federal FAA rules do not preempt state privacy torts.

Drones: Privacy

Some Restrictions

Va. Code § 18.2-324.2

A. It is unlawful for any person who is required to register pursuant to § 9.1-901 to use or operate an unmanned aircraft system to knowingly and intentionally (i) follow or contact another person without permission of such person or (ii) capture the images of another person without permission of such person when such images render the person recognizable by his face, likeness, or other disting...

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