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UAS Test Range Establishment (SB 661 // Act 208 2015)Effective: 7/1/2015

Creates the Pan-Pacific UAS Test Range, establishing a COO position and advisory board to oversee test site operations and appropriating funds to UH Applied Research Lab.

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Last edit: 6/18/2025

Trespass with an Unmanned Aircraft System (§ 711-1114)Effective: 7/1/2023

Misdemeanor to intentionally cause a UAS to cross property lines and come within 50 ft of a dwelling to coerce, intimidate, or harass, or to violate FAA UAS security airspace restrictions.

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Last edit: 6/18/2025

DLNR Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program (§ 199-9)Effective: 6/30/2025

Requires DLNR to establish a UAS program by June 30, 2025 to support conservation enforcement, maintain logs of UAS use, and adopt rules; prohibits foreign-manufactured drones absent waiver.

Contributed by: FPV Fish

Last edit: 6/18/2025