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Washington Drone Privacy & Surveillance (2026)

Info: Washington has no drone-specific privacy statute; the general voyeurism law (RCW 9A.44.115) can reach a drone used to secretly view/photograph a person where they expect privacy.

InfoVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Drone Privacy & Surveillance in states bordering Washington

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

  • IdahoRestricted

    Idaho bars using a drone to intentionally surveil or gather information about targeted persons or private property (incl. a dwelling and its curtilage) without written consent (Idaho Code 21-213).

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →

  • OregonRestricted

    Oregon (ORS 837.370) makes it an offense to fly a drone over privately owned premises to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly harass or annoy the owner or occupant.

    Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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