In addition to hobbyists, the Portsmouth Police Department uses drone technology through their small Unmanned Aircraft System and is sued to aid search-and-rescue missions, tactical deployment, fire fighting and other law enforcement matters, according to their website.

Many unidentified drones have been seen over the northeast. Can you shoot them down? Here's a closer look at the laws in Georgia.

Drones are considered aircrafts by the FAA. Here's what to know about the rules around the contentious issue of drone use.