AZ SB1277

Amends section 13-3729 of Arizona Revised Statutes to prohibit intentional photography, recording, or observation of another person in a private place where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy using unmanned aircraft, except when authorized by law or by the person in the private place.

Maintains existing prohibition on operating unmanned aircraft to intentionally photograph or loiter over critical facilities in furtherance of criminal offense.

Establishes that violations of the photography/privacy provisions are class 6 felonies, with second or subsequent violations elevated to class 5 felonies; violations of federal law prohibitions remain class 1 misdemeanors.

Clarifies that the privacy restrictions do not apply when a person or entity authorized by the person in the private place operates the unmanned aircraft.

Preserves local government authority to regulate takeoff and landing of model aircraft in parks and to regulate public unmanned aircraft owned by municipalities, while maintaining state preemption over general unmanned aircraft operation and ownership regulation.