Senate Bill 1441 (2026)
- Keeps the ban on flying a drone less than 400 feet above a critical infrastructure facility, letting a drone touch the facility, or flying close enough to interfere with its operations (Title 3 Section 322).
- Violations now carry the criminal penalties of 21 O.S. § 1792: a misdemeanor with a fine of at least $1,000 and/or up to 6 months in jail, and a felony when there is intent to damage or impede the facility. Violators can also be held liable for damage they cause.
- Government, law enforcement, the facility's operator, anyone with written consent from the operator or landowner, and commercial operators with FAA authorization for that airspace are exempt.
- Signed April 30, 2026. In effect from November 1, 2026.
Senate Bill 1531 (2026)
- Makes the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics the lead state agency for advanced air mobility as well as drones.
- Lets the department plan a statewide network of vertiports, build a drone and air mobility detection network, invest in public infrastructure, and write rules under the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development Act.
- Signed May 21, 2026. In effect from November 1, 2026.
Title 3 Section 322
- Prohibits drone flight over any of the critical infrastructure facilities in Oklahoma to prevent interference and unwarranted disturbance.
- This restriction is subject to a few possible exceptions, including drone use by the federal government or a law enforcement agency.
- Critical facilities include—but are not limited to—power plants, hospitals, military installations, water treatment plants, oil and gas facilities, and courthouses, etc.
NOTE: Senate Bill 1441 (2026), signed April 30, 2026, adds the criminal penalties of 21 O.S. § 1792 and civil liability to Section 322 from November 1, 2026. See Senate Bill 1441 above.
Critical facilities include, but are not limited to:
- Power plants
- Hospitals
- Military installations
- Water treatment plants
- Oil and gas facilities
- Courthouses
Title 21 Section 1743
- Prohibits the use of a drone to trespass on private property, record a person in a place where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, or land a drone on private property without the consent of the owner or lessee.
- Identifies exceptions to the rule, such as drone operations for a bona fide business or government purpose, or in the interest of safety or in emergency.
Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 725 Chapter 30 Subchapter 4
- Operating or using aircraft on lands or waters other than at locations designated by the park manager or by permit is prohibited in Oklahoma State Parks.
- The restriction on drone usage in State Parks is also cited on the FAQ section of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department website.
Ref Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department – Section 725:30-4-11. Aircraft
Senate Bill 1072
Restricts drone operations over homesteads and animal feeding operations. The bill did not pass and died when the 2026 legislative session ended. It is not law.
Senate Bill 659
Establishes the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission as the agency for the promotion, enhancement, and development of UAS and its safe integration and use within the state. A shell bill (HB 4396) introduced in 2026 did not pass. Senate Bill 1531 (2026), above, expanded the department's role to include advanced air mobility.
