50-15-7. Permitted for recreational or commercial purposes--Compliance required--State and local regulations limited.A person, in compliance with federal aviation regulations, may operate a drone for recreational purposes within the state. A person or business entity, doing business lawfully within the state and in compliance with federal aviation regulations, may operate or use a drone for commercial purposes within this state. Except as otherwise specifically allowed by this title, the state, or any political subdivision thereof, may not enact or enforce an ordinance regarding:(1)Ownership, operation, design, manufacture, testing, maintenance, licensing, registration, certification, or equipment requirements of an uncrewed aircraft system;(2)Airspace, altitude, or flight path restrictions; or(3)Qualifications, training, or certification of a pilot, operator, or observer of a drone. Source: SL 2024, ch 194, §3.
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