This hilarious thread's taken an ugly turn.... OK, back on track!
Remember, at trial all LE methods are "discoverable," i.e. "tell the jury how you formed probable cause J.D. was in room 123 getting a massage." It'll take a LOT to get that into a courtroom if a drone was used for the surveillance. LaCrew said it - $20 to the desk clerk at the notel is cheaper and more practical....
Neither Kansas nor Missouri passed the drones used for LE bills introduced in 2014. Maybe someday, but not today. The FAA did regulate them, because news folks were flying them over large cities, near capitol buildings - cheaper than a helicopter for live feeds for traffic, sports events etc. Eye in the sky with your morning traffic update.
...Dahlia had me at 'Drone POV' and drive-thru head shop