Prohibits using an unmanned aircraft system to disrupt wildlife resources or unlawful taking of wildlife.

Makes it a Class E felony to attach a weapon to a UAS and a Class 1 misdemeanor to use a UAS to harass wildlife or disrupt lawful wildlife taking.

Prohibits publishing or disseminating thermal or infrared images captured by an unmanned aircraft system that reveal activities inside a structure without consent.

Prohibits launching or recovering an unmanned aircraft system from private or state property without the owner’s consent; authorizes local governments to regulate UAS operations on their property.

Bans UAS flights within 500 ft horizontally or 250 ft vertically of any state or local confinement facility, subject to limited exceptions.

Prohibits using an unmanned aircraft system to conduct surveillance of persons or dwellings and private property without consent, and photographing individuals without consent; provides law enforcement and emergency management exceptions.

Prohibits UAS operations within 3,000 ft of an active forest fire under the jurisdiction of the NC Forest Service, with exceptions for authorized personnel.