“Every day, we draw closer to a world in which drones play a greater role in our everyday lives,” writes Joseph M. Hanna, a partner in Goldberg Segalla’s Business and Commercial Practice Group. “But the buzz about drones has also sparked legislative debates over the pros and cons of their usage. One of the biggest concerns hovering over lawmakers is striking the right balance among privacy, safety, and beneficial UAV usage.”

In this article written for the Association of Towns of the State of New York, Joe explores the current regulatory climate surrounding drones, the UAV bills currently pending in New York, and practical tips towns may use to set appropriate guidelines and procedures — and help avoid headaches down the road once a comprehensive regulatory framework is established.

Read the article here:

• “A New York State of Drones: Practical Tips for Towns as Regs Loom on the Horizon,” Talk of the Towns, May/June 2015