Connecticut § 15-72b Operation of unmanned aircraft over boundaries of private premises. Penalty.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 15-72b — Operation of unmanned aircraft over boundaries of private premises. Penalty.

Connecticut § 15-72b

Title 15Navigation and Aeronautics

Ch. 266Aeronautics

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 15-72b (2026).

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(a)As used in this section, (1) “unmanned aircraft” has the same meaning as provided in section 15-34;

(2)“armed forces of the United States” has the same meaning as “armed forces” in section 27-103;

(3)“armed forces of the state” has the same meaning as described in section 27-2;

(4)“firefighter” has the same meaning as described in section 7-313g;

(5)“police officer” has the same meaning as provided in section 7-294a; and (6) “public service company” has the same meaning as described in section 16-1.

(b)No person shall operate an unmanned aircraft, or program an unmanned aircraft to operate, at a height of less than two hundred fifty feet over the boundaries of private premises without the prior approval of the owner of such premises.

(c)The provisions of subsection (b) of this se

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(a) As used in this section, (1) “unmanned aircraft” has the same meaning as provided in section 15-34; (2) “armed forces of the United States” has the same meaning as “armed forces” in section 27-103; (3) “armed forces of the state” has the same meaning as described in section 27-2; (4) “firefighter” has the same meaning as described in section 7-313g; (5) “police officer” has the same meaning as provided in section 7-294a; and (6) “public service company” has the same meaning as described in section 16-1. (b) No person shall operate an unmanned aircraft, or program an unmanned aircraft to operate, at a height of less than two hundred fifty feet over the boundaries of private premises without the prior approval of the owner of such premises. (c) The provisions of subsection (b) of this section shall not apply to (1) the operation of an unmanned aircraft by, or on behalf of, an employee of the federal government, the state or a political subdivision of the state, a member of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the armed forces of the state, a firefighter, a police officer or an employee of a public service company when such operation is in the performance of the official duties of such employee, member, firefighter or officer, or (2) a person operating an unmanned aircraft for commercial purposes in compliance with authorization granted by the Federal Aviation Administration to the extent such operation is necessary for such commercial purpose. (d) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall have committed an infraction.