Department of Environmental Management – Parks and Recreation
- The use of UAS over a Public Reservation will be allowed only upon receipt of an official written permission.
- UAS may not be used in a manner that harasses or disturbs users, wildlife, or other natural resources at a Public Reservation.
Ref Parks and Managements Area Rules and Regulations
House Bill 7511
Declares that the Rhode Island State and Airport Corporation has exclusive authority to regulate UAS activities and pre-empts all attempts of local governments to craft their own laws on UAS regulation.
Rhode Island State Pre-emptions
Rhode Island State Legislature maintains pre-emption for all rules and regulations that concern recreational and
commercial drone use.
