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Oklahoma Drone Privacy & Surveillance (2026)

Restricted: Oklahoma (21 O.S. 1743) makes it a misdemeanor to use a drone to photograph, record or observe a person where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Drone Privacy & Surveillance in states bordering Oklahoma

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasRestricted
Arkansas criminalizes knowingly using a drone to secretly record or view a person with a reasonable expectation of privacy (video voyeurism, Ark. Code 5-16-101(b)).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: arkleg.state.ar.us · Full Arkansas rule →
ColoradoInfo
Colorado has no drone-specific privacy or surveillance crime; general invasion-of-privacy law (CRS 18-7-801) may apply.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: content.leg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
KansasRestricted
Kansas folds drone surveillance into its stalking/harassment law — drone use over or near a dwelling or occupied vehicle where one expects privacy counts as harassment (K.S.A. 60-31a02).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ksrevisor.gov · Full Kansas rule →
MissouriInfo
Missouri has no drone-specific privacy crime; the general invasion-of-privacy law (565.252) bars nonconsensual nude imaging but does not mention drones.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revisor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
New MexicoInfo
New Mexico has no drone-specific privacy crime (a 2026 drone-surveillance bill died); only the general voyeurism law (NMSA 30-9-20) may apply.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: nmonesource.com · Full New Mexico rule →
TexasRestricted
Texas (Gov't Code 423.003) makes it a Class C misdemeanor to use a drone to capture an image of a person or private property to conduct surveillance (upheld 5th Cir. 2023).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: statutes.capitol.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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