In effect
Moderate protection
Oregon SB 71 — Weaponized Drone and Drone-Surveillance Restrictions
Oregon · Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 837.300–837.380
Oregon prohibits anyone from operating a weaponized drone, requires law-enforcement drones to be authorized for specific missions, and provides a civil action for property owners whose airspace is repeatedly invaded by drones flying below 400 feet.
Technical detail
Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 837.300–837.380, added by SB 71 of the 2013 Reg. Sess.; civil airspace-trespass action at ORS 837.380.
Who is protected: Oregon residents on private property; the general public against weaponized drones
Who must comply: All drone operators in Oregon; Oregon law-enforcement and public agencies
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Oregon |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2013-07-29 |
| Enacted | 2013-07-29 |
| Citation | Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 837.300–837.380 |
| Enforced by | Oregon courts; private civil enforcement |
| Private right of action | Yes — individuals can sue |
| Penalties | Class A misdemeanor (weaponized drone); civil damages up to $10,000 plus injunctive relief |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI · consumer protection |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | Oregon Legislative Information — SB 71 (2013 Regular Session) ↗ |
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