When conducting aerial surveillance under the Plain View Doctrine, a helicopter may fly:

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The Plain View Doctrine allows law enforcement officers who are lawfully present in an area to seize evidence of a crime that is in plain view. A helicopter is considered a lawful means of surveillance and can legally fly anywhere that the FAA allows. Therefore, the police can conduct aerial surveillance under the Plain View Doctrine while flying a helicopter anywhere they are allowed to fly.

When Conducting Aerial Surveillance Under the Plain View Doctrine, a Helicopter