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

South Dakota Statutes

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

South Dakota § 50-15-7

Title 50AVIATION

Ch. 50-14DRONES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 50-15-7 (2026).

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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.

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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.