Gregory S. McNeal

Gregory S. McNeal, JD/PhD, is an entrepreneur, founder, advisor, and investor in technology companies. He co-founded an aerospace and defense company that was acquired in 2021 and is currently a board member and advisor to companies in the blockchain, NFT, maritime, cleantech, and entertainment industries. He is a tenured Professor of Law and Public Policy at Pepperdine University where he teaches courses in technology policy, internet law, web3, blockchain, crypto law & policy and privacy law.

He writes a tech policy column at Forbes and has authored Op-Eds for the New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Washington Times, among others. He regularly appears on cable news networks and radio to discuss issues related to emerging technology. In addition to his entrepreneurial work, he has a passion for science fiction and has supported as a producer, science fiction-related films and projects.

Police Drone

Police Drones, the Fourth Amendment, and Drone Trespass — A New Case In Michigan

By Greg McNeal
In Blog, Drones, Law and Public Policy, Privacy, Surveillance
March 20, 2021

Do landowners have a reasonable expectation of privacy as against observations made by the governmen

My Ultimate Zoom DSLR Setup

By Greg McNeal
In Blog, Uncategorized
November 21, 2020

I've got a really good Zoom setup that I am 100% happy with. It is a bit pricier, but it is fu

Policy Against Open Letters, Petitions, Group Amicus Briefs And The Like

By Greg McNeal
In Blog
November 9, 2020

I’m sorry. I’m not going to sign your open letter. I’m not going to sign your petition. I’m

McNeal To Moderate White House Drone Policy Session

By Greg McNeal
In Drones, Featured, Law and Public Policy, Presentations, Keynote Speeches & Expert Appearances, Privacy
August 2, 2016

Dr. Gregory S. McNeal was selected by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to co

Commercial Drones Cleared For Takeoff

By Greg McNeal
In Drones, Featured, Law and Public Policy, Presentations, Keynote Speeches & Expert Appearances
June 22, 2016

Set to go into effect in August, the new rule will allow thousands of entrepreneurs and small busine

McNeal Appointed to FAA Rulemaking Committee

By Greg McNeal
In Drones, Featured, Law and Public Policy, Presentations, Keynote Speeches & Expert Appearances
March 21, 2016

Professor Gregory McNeal, who is also the co-founder of AirMap, was appointed to the Federal Aviat