Wisconsin § 175.55 - Use of drones restricted.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 175.55 — Use of drones restricted., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 175.55. Use of drones restricted.
175.55(1) (1) In this section: 175.55(1)(a) (a) “Drone” has the meaning given in s. 114.105 (1) (a) . 175.55(1)(b) (b) “Wisconsin law enforcement agency” has the meaning given in s. 165.77 (1) (c) and includes the department of justice and a tribal law enforcement agency. 175.55(2) (2) No Wisconsin law enforcement agency may use a drone to gather evidence or other information in a criminal investigation from or at a place or location where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy without first obtaining a search warrant under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 175.55 cover?
Section 175.55 ("Use of drones restricted.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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