Thu, May 11, 2017
PATRICK NEALE & ASSOCIATES: UAS LAW
The rapidly developing field of Drone Operations/Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) requires a legal team that understands the law and the operational issues surrounding UAS’s. Patrick Neale & Associates is uniquely positioned to provide legal representation to assist businesses and individuals who want to utilize this new and expanding technology.

It is our goal to always provide the advice and counsel that will permit UAS operators to operate safely and economically, be it a single drone real estate office to a multiple UAS commercial operation. Our office’s diverse legal experience lets us look beyond the “box” of just drone law to all aspects of your operations.
The areas of unmanned vehicle law where we can be of assistance are:
- Part 107 Waivers - night operations, populated areas and over people, moving vehicles, line of sight, multiple drone operations.
- Applying for a Certificate of Waiver/Authorization
- Petition for Section 333 Exemptions
- Design and implementation of UAS operational departments including
- Operations Manual Drafting
- Operator vetting and review
- Regulatory compliance
- General administrative law consultation and advice.
Patrick is a private pilot and attorney who also practices law in the areas of business, governmental and administrative law, land use, contractor, real estate and zoning. Patrick Neale & Associates specializes in a holistic approach to the solution of clients’ problems. In doing so, our firm works with professionals, including engineers, pilots, designers and other experts to design the best approach for our clients. He represented the Collier County Contractors’ Licensing Board for over fifteen years and has appeared before the Florida Legislature, Governor and Cabinet, the Collier County Board of Commissioners, Marco Island City Council, state and federal courts and various governmental boards and agencies on behalf of clients. He is a member of The Florida Bar and admitted in the Southern and Middle District Federal Courts in the state of Florida.



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