Wisconsin § 942.10 - Use of a drone.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 942.10 — Use of a drone., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 942.10. Use of a drone.
Whoever uses a drone, as defined in s. 175.55 (1) (a) , with the intent to photograph, record, or otherwise observe another individual in a place or location where the individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy is guilty of Class A misdemeanor. This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer authorized to use a drone pursuant to s. 175.55 (2) . 942.10 History History: 2013 a. 213 . Down Down /statutes/statutes/942 true statutes /statutes/statutes/942/10 Chs. 939-951, Criminal Code statutes/942.10 statutes/942.10 section true Menu » Statutes Related » Statutes » Chapter 942 × Details for PDF view Link (Permanent link) Bookmark this location View toggle Go to top of document Search in this chapter Search in this section Search in this agency Search in this chapter group Search in this chapter Search in this section Cross references for section Acts affecting this section References to this 1970 Statutes Annotations Appellate Court Citations Administrative Code Index Reference lines Clear highlighting 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Substances Board Orders filed before and in effect on August 5, 2026. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after August 5, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 8-5-26)
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Section 942.10 ("Use of a drone.") 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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