Kentucky (KY) UAS Law
VISUALIZE IT: See FAA UAS DATA on a MAP
183.011 Definitions of aviation terms.
183.085 Unmanned aircraft facility map for commercial airport.
183.086 Restrictions on operation of unmanned aircraft -- Exemption.
446.010 Definitions for statutes generally.
501.110 Offense committed with the aid of an unmanned aircraft system.
511.100 Trespass upon key infrastructure assets.
Drones in the news
Feb 2020 - Kentucky Police Department Creates Drone Flight Team
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Bill History
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HB 12 died in committee
HB 22 died
HB 67 died
HB 120 died
HB 540 - allows commercial airports to prepare unmanned aircraft facility maps. The bill specifies that UAS operators cannot operate, take off or land in areas designated by an airport’s map. It also prohibits operation of UAS in a reckless manner that creates a serious risk of physical injury or damage to property. Anyone who violates these provisions is guilty of a class A misdemeanor, or a class D felony if the violation causes a significant change of course or a serious disruption to the safe travel of an aircraft. The law specifies that these provisions do not apply to commercial operators in compliance with FAA regulations.
HB 22 - Amend KRS 446.010 to define "unmanned aircraft system"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 500 to prescribe permitted and prohibited uses of drones; provide exceptions; prohibit use of evidence obtained by a drone in violation of stated prohibitions; authorize that section to be cited as the "Citizens' Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 501 to clarify criminal liability for offenses committed using a drone; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to create the offense of obstructing an emergency responder.
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