Drone photography was utilized as evidence in a consumer deception lawsuit against an egg producer in the US, resulting in a $287,500 settlement with Alderfer Poultry Farm, Inc. The company was required to remove all "free-roaming" claims from its marketing materials and packaging. The use of drones to document agricultural practices in the egg industry marks a significant shift in how visual evidence can be gathered and presented in consumer protection cases.

Aerial images captured by Animal Outlook showed facilities where allegedly "free-roaming" hens either had no visible outdoor access or were limited to small, wire-floored "porches" that could only accommodate a fraction of the birds at once. The drone footage contradicted consumer expectations, with most respondents not considering hens with limited outdoor access as truly "free-roaming." This case sets an important precedent for using aerial photography to expose misleading claims in animal agriculture and highlights the impact of innovative technology in holding companies accountable for deceptive marketing practices.