Utah criminalizes using a drone to conduct surveillance or capture images of private property without consent under Utah Code 76-9-408. South Jordan residents can seek civil remedies for drone voyeurism, harassment, or nuisance in addition to state criminal charges.
Utah Code 76-9-408 (Criminal Invasion of Privacy) and related statutes specifically address drone surveillance: a person commits a Class B misdemeanor if they use a drone to intentionally capture an image or audio of an individual on private property without consent, where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Elevated penalties apply for distribution of captured material. Utah's trespass-by-drone provisions (76-6-206.3) criminalize operating a drone below 400 feet AGL over critical infrastructure (power plants, water facilities, correctional facilities) without authorization. Peeping and voyeurism statutes (76-9-702.7) apply regardless of the means used, including drones. Civilly, Utah recognizes common-law invasion of privacy torts including intrusion upon seclusion. South Jordan itself does not have a separate drone privacy ordinance - federal preemption of airspace is a factor - but the city's anti-harassment and nuisance ordinances can apply when drone use creates a pattern of intrusion. Best practice for hobbyist operators: fly over own property or with permission, avoid lingering over neighboring yards, do not record identifiable private activities, and do not use zoom or telephoto lenses to collect images from neighbors' windows. Commercial operators under Part 107 face FAA sanctions in addition to state and civil remedies.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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