Drone Laws
in South Carolina (2023)

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South Carolina State Drone Laws

These laws apply in the entire state.

Act 184 Section 24-1-300

Prohibits flying of drones within 500 feet horizontal distance or 250 feet vertical distance from any Department of Corrections facility

Ref Act 184 Section 24-1-300

City and County
Drone Laws

These laws apply in some areas.

Local drone laws in South Carolina refer to policies and regulations that are enacted and enforced at the county, city, or town levels.

City of Charleston

Many of the rules of the Charleston City Code mirror the federal regulations. However, there are a few restrictions that are unique:

Drones are not allowed to operate within one-quarter mile of any school property while the school is in session, hospitals, parks, recreation facilities, sporting events, road races or walks, outdoor festivals, fireworks shows, stadium, public gathering of more than 50 people, moving vehicles, highways, bridges, or busy streets.
Drones with cameras must always fly at least 200 feet away from a person, vehicle, building, or structure.
The names and addresses of the drone owners/operators must be affixed to the outside of their aircraft.

NOTE: Although there is a proposed amendment that creates Section 21-115, it seemingly has not been signed or passed into law.

Ref City Code Chapter 21 Section 115

Prohibits the use of remote controlled devices including aircraft in any park, park facility, recreation facility, or playground.

Ref City Code Chapter 22 Section 5