Drone Laws
in Arkansas (2023)

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Arkansas State Drone Laws
These laws apply in the entire state.

Arkansas State Park Regulation

In a response to an FOI request, the central administration office of Arkansas State Parks stated that all UAS activities are banned in Arkansas State Parks unless approval is granted by the Director through a Special Use Permit.

To secure a permit, a form must be completed and submitted along with the drone registration certificate and a copy of the pilot’s liability insurance. These have to be submitted to [email protected].

Ref Sample Arkansas State Parks UAS Permit

 

House Bill 1349 (2015)

HB 1349 makes it unlawful to use a drone or UAV to record videos, take photos, or spy on a person without their knowledge or consent or in a manner that intrudes upon a person’s privacy.
Ref House Bill 1349 (2015)

 

House Bill 1770 (2015)

HB 1770 makes it unlawful to use a drone to conduct surveillance or collect information on critical infrastructures (e.g. power generation plants, railroad operating facilities, communications facilities) without the formal written consent of the facility owner.
Ref House Bill 1770 (2015)


Critical Facilities

Critical facilities include—but are not limited to—power plants, hospitals, military installations, water
treatment plants, oil and gas facilities, and courthouses, etc.

 

City and County
Drone Laws
These laws apply in some areas.

There are currently no local drone laws enforced in the state of Arkansas.

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