ID H0486

Prohibits use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to conduct surveillance or collect information on specifically targeted persons or private property without a warrant, except for emergency response, search and rescue, or controlled substance investigations.

Requires written consent from individuals before photographing or recording them with UAS for purposes of publishing or publicly disseminating the images or recordings.

Exempts law enforcement, fire departments, and local/state government entities from UAS restrictions for traffic documentation, crowd management at events, natural disaster assessment, training, search and rescue, crime scene investigations, and emergency response.

Creates a civil cause of action allowing victims of prohibited UAS surveillance to recover damages of at least $1,000 or actual and general damages, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs.

Permits facility owners to use UAS for aerial inspection of their facilities on lands held under valid easements, permits, licenses, or other occupancy rights.