Just a question,
Why is it legal for cops to use drones tocheck us out but not for us to use them to check on cops?
“Why is it legal for cops to use drones tocheck us out but not for us to use them to check on cops?”
Why not? You can operate an aircraft in almost any airspace in the United States and use that aircraft for surveillance.
There are some areas of restricted airspace, such as Area 51, the White House, etc.