Drones are one of the hottest new technologies. They are available online for as little as $89.00 and they can be flown legally under an altitude of 400 feet with certain weight restrictions. Very soon, millions of drones will be filling our skies on a daily basis for fun, to deliver pizzas, to drop off your latest purchase from Amazon – and spying on employees? Drones are now intersecting with one of the oldest practices – surveillance in civil litigation – and with the oldest regulator, the government.
In this presentation Massachusetts attorney Philip Howe explores the technology of drones, the FAA regulations which govern them and state statutes & local ordinances that have been passed to provide additional regulation. Phil will also examine the leading decisions on surveillance, recent amendments to civil codes & ordinances and what conduct is permissible. Lastly, he will cover the intersection of drones and surveillance, and begin to look at the many legal issues which they present. Additional topics covered include: the many uses of drones, drone incidents in our skies, legally operating drones, best practices for clients and the future of drones and drone law.
Philip M. Howe is a civil litigator with 45 years experience in complex medical and financial issues in the areas of life, disability, automobile, health, homeowners, property and casualty insurance including defending claims of bad faith. Mr. Howe has additional experience in condominium, construction, commercial real estate leasing, medical malpractice, personal injury and real estate litigation. He has tried cases in California and Massachusetts, state and federal courts.