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.