Indiana regulates recreational drones through IC 35-46-8.5 (remote aerial harassment, voyeurism) and IC 35-33-5-9 (warrant requirements). Federal FAA Part 107 and recreational rules apply, while state law adds privacy and trespass protections.
Indiana law makes it a Class A misdemeanor under IC 35-45-4-5 to use a drone to commit voyeurism (capturing images where a person has reasonable expectation of privacy). IC 35-46-8.5-1 prohibits remote aerial harassment of hunters, anglers, and trappers, a Class B misdemeanor. IC 35-33-5-9 requires a warrant before law enforcement uses a drone for search, with exceptions for exigent circumstances, search-and-rescue, and traffic crash reconstruction. Operators must follow FAA rules, including registration of drones over 0.55 lbs, Remote ID, and 400-foot altitude limits. Local ordinances cannot regulate flight operations, only land use and takeoff/landing on city property.
Drone voyeurism is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail, $5,000 fine). Aerial hunter harassment is a Class B misdemeanor. Federal violations may add $27,500+ FAA civil penalties.
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