Drone Surveillance and the Fourth Amendment: A Legal Tightrope Walk

Law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on drone technology for surveillance, raising significant constitutional concerns. The Fourth Amendment, which safeguards against unreasonable searches and seizures, is at the center of the debate over whether drone use violates individual privacy rights. Legal scholars and civil liberties advocates are scrutinizing the balance between public safety and personal freedoms, as the technology becomes more prevalent in policing. This development has intensified discussions about the need for clear legal frameworks to govern drone operations.