Establishes penalties for use of unmanned aircraft in furtherance of commission of criminal offense; requires forfeiture of device upon conviction.

This bill creates new criminal penalties for using drones to assist in other crimes in New Jersey. It specifically prohibits operating drones to further offenses like petty disorderly conduct (4th degree crime), violent crimes (one degree higher than the underlying offense), or surveillance at correctional facilities (3rd degree crime). The law also bans drone use for wildlife hunting, interfering with first responders, or operating under the influence, all classified as offenses. Upon conviction, the drone, controller, or associated digital device must be forfeited to authorities. The bill directly affects anyone operating drones in these prohibited ways, including individuals using drones for criminal activity or reckless behavior.