Virginia legal term
Unmanned aircraft system in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Unmanned aircraft system” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Unmanned aircraft system” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Unmanned aircraft system" means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements, including communication links, sensing devices, and the components that control the unmanned aircraft. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-60.1)
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