MN SF686

Requires governmental entities to obtain a search warrant before operating unmanned aerial vehicles, with exceptions for emergencies, terrorist threats, disaster response, and non-law enforcement purposes.

Permits warrantless UAV use in emergencies involving imminent threat to life or safety if documented within 48 hours, and allows limited court orders for public area surveillance with reasonable suspicion when alternative methods are cost-prohibitive or dangerous.

Prohibits facial recognition technology on UAVs without court authorization, bans weapons on UAVs, and requires data collection to be narrowly tailored to defined targets with incidental data deleted within 24 hours.

Mandates notice to surveillance subjects within three days unless court-ordered delay is granted, and makes evidence obtained in violation inadmissible in criminal prosecution.

Requires governmental entities and judges to file annual reports on UAV usage, warrants issued, and location information access to legislature and state court administrator.