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Virginia Drone Privacy & Surveillance (2026)
Conditional: Virginia (Va. Code 18.2-121.3): flying a drone within 50 ft of a dwelling to coerce/intimidate/harass, or imaging an inmate, is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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