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Drone Ban in Natural Areas & Nature Preserves (7 Del. Admin. Code §9202)Effective: 1/1/1970

Prohibits voluntarily landing, launching, or operating UAS on lands or waters administered by the DNREC Division of Natural Areas and Nature Preserves, except forced/emergency landings or with Director’s consent.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

Unlawful Use of Unmanned Aircraft System (11 Del. C. §1480)Effective: 9/6/2016

Prohibits operation of a UAS over sporting events (>1500 attendees), critical infrastructure, or active first-responder incidents; first offense is an unclassified misdemeanor, second is a Class B misdemeanor, and causing injury or damage elevates it to a Class A misdemeanor.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025

Promoting Prison Contraband (11 Del. C. §1256)Effective: 8/8/2019

Makes it unlawful to introduce contraband into detention facilities via UAS or other means; generally a Class A misdemeanor, elevated to Class F felony when UAS are used or specified items are involved.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025