§ 1-8-1.1 — § 1-8-1.1. Definitions.

§ 1-8-1.1. Definitions.

When used in this chapter:

(1) "Municipality� means any city, town, or incorporated village within the state.

(2) "Operate� or "operation� means to fly, pilot, control, direct, or program the flight of an unpiloted aircraft system.

(3) "Unpiloted aerial vehicle� or "UAV� means a powered aerial vehicle that:

(i) Does not carry a human operator and is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft;

(ii) Uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift;

(iii) Can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely;

(iv) Weighs less than fifty-five pounds (55 lbs.).

(4) "Unpiloted aircraft systems� or "UAS� means an unpiloted aerial vehicle and associated elements and support equipment required for the safe and efficient operation of the UAV.

Legislative History

P.L. 2023, ch. 125, § 2, effective June 19, 2023; P.L. 2023, ch. 126, § 2, effective June 19, 2023.