Aerial flyover of a property does not constitute a search, according to the U.S.Supreme Court.

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In the case of Florida v. Riley, the U.S. Supreme Court held that aerial observation of an individual's property does not constitute a search under the Fourth Amendment, as long as the flight is conducted within public navigable airspace, and the observation is made with the unaided eye or with technology commonly available to the public. Therefore, an aerial flyover of a property does not require a warrant, and is not considered a violation of the Fourth Amendment.

Aerial Flyover of a Property Does Not Constitute a Search