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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 50-15-7: Permitted for recreational or commercial purposes--Compliance required--State and local regulations limited.

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  1. TITLE 50. AVIATION
  2. CHAPTER 50-15. DRONES

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.

Collected 2026-09-03T15:18:57Z. Source file · JSON

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