One ACLU analyst warned that too much drone use by law enforcement could create a chilling effect on free speech.

Analysts with the National Conference of State Legislatures found that state lawmakers are steadily introducing and passing more legislation on the technology.

Federal regulators are laying out guidelines for how state and local governments can regulate drones without overstepping their authority.

A new poll suggests broad support for federal regulation or registration requirements for drones among people in the Washington, D.C. area.