Balancing New Technology and Privacy When Using Drones in Land Use and Construction

Virginia Trunkes | Construction Law Zone The mixture of sheltering-in-place, warm weather, and increasing drone usage creates a combustible situation – literally. Drone shootings are on the rise as property owners seek to combat perceived trespass, nuisance and invasions of privacy. These were some of the legal issues discussed during a webinar presented by the American Bar Association’s Section… Continue reading Balancing New Technology and Privacy When Using Drones in Land Use and Construction

Time to Reconsider Permitting Use of Drones for Development and Construction in Dense Urban Areas?

Virginia Trunkes | Construction Law Zone COVID-19’s severe impact on some major metropolitan areas has been attributed to their density, infrastructure and inherent difficulty with “social distancing.” This same challenge with social distancing has led to either mandatory or pressured shutdowns of construction projects throughout many states and metropolitan areas. Meanwhile, and particularly during the… Continue reading Time to Reconsider Permitting Use of Drones for Development and Construction in Dense Urban Areas?

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