Ohio Drone Law Sparks Privacy Concerns | Columbus News

Ohio just passed a sweeping new drone law requiring warrants for aerial surveillance — but with major loopholes that could turn it into a surveillance loophole. While lawmakers tout it as protecting Fourth Amendment rights, critics like the ACLU warn the “naked eye” exception and exigent circumstances clause basically legalize constant spying. The bill also restricts use of foreign-made drones — but only after four years — while potentially blocking journalists and realtors from using drones for critical work. It’s a tech-heavy compromise that’s more surveillance than safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8cd2fa4ea0500c4d