Vail Law: The law of drones

Vail Law: The law of drones

Until the last decade or so, drones were largely unheard of. Now, they are ubiquitous. From battle drones in Ukraine and the Gulf, to a yet another recent near-miss with a passenger aircraft near Newark, to the spectacular 9-11 light display above Manhattan, drones have become nearly as familiar as the common cold. And, with ubiquity, of course come laws. Preeminent are federal regulations, Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) enforcement act…