S.D. Codified Laws § 50-15-7

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 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.

SDCL 50-15-7

SL 2024, ch 194, §3.

Added by S.L. 2024, ch. 194,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2024.