Virginia law makes it a Class 4 felony to knowingly and intentionally cause an unmanned aircraft system to enter a contracted defense facility and obtain sensitive technical information. The law also provides immunity for owners and employees of such facilities when they take actions to stop or deter unauthorized drone entry, provided no injury results. It defines key terms including 'contracted defense facility' and 'controlled technical information.'
Causing an unmanned aircraft system to enter a contracted defense facility and obtaining sensitive technical information without authorization is a Class 4 felony.
Yes, they are immune from criminal prosecution and civil liability when preventing or stopping unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems, as long as no injury occurs.
It is a manufacturing or related facility involved in defense work for the U.S. Department of Defense under a federal contract.
Technical information with military or space applications that is restricted in access, use, or dissemination, excluding publicly available information.