A US appeals court ruled that North Carolina did not violate a drone photographer's rights by requiring a license for aerial mapping services.
A US appeals court ruled that a North Carolina board did not violate a drone photographer's constitutional rights by requiring him to stop offering aerial mapping services without a state surveyor's license. The court found that the state's requirement for a license to offer surveying services did not infringe on Michael Jones' free-speech protections. The case highlights the conflict between technology disrupting traditional, regulated professions, and the need for professionals to obtain appropriate licenses and qualifications.
May 20, 2024
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