Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50)
[in effect]Florida · data protection · data protection
Jurisdiction
Florida
Classification
data protection
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jul 1, 2013, 12:00 PM UTC
Primary Sources
3 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Florida's drone-privacy statute (Fla. Stat. 934.50), created 2013 and expanded 2015 and 2017 (and amended repeatedly since). Restricts both government (warrant requirement) and private-party drone surveillance of persons and real property where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. A privacy/surveillance statute; it does not set general flight-operation rules (FAA preempts much of that).
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) cover?
Florida's drone-privacy statute (Fla. Stat. 934.50), created 2013 and expanded 2015 and 2017 (and amended repeatedly since). Restricts both government (warrant requirement) and private-party drone surveillance of persons and real property where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. A privacy/surveillance statute; it does not set general flight-operation rules (FAA preempts much of that).
Where does Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) apply?
Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) is recorded as a data_protection applying in Florida on the DEPLOY registry.
When did Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) take effect?
Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) is recorded as effective July 1, 2013 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) still in effect?
Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) apply to?
Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50) is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Florida Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act (Fla. Stat. 934.50): A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
3 documents- https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/934.50Official Source
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/934.50
- https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999%2F0934%2FSections%2F0934.50.htmlOfficial Source
https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0900-0999%2F0934%2FSections%2F0934.50.html
- https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2013/934.50Official Source
https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2013/934.50