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Preemption of Local UAS Regulation (HB 7511)Effective: 7/1/2016
Grants exclusive regulatory authority over unmanned aerial systems to the state of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, subject to federal law, and preempts local governments from creating their own UAS laws.
Sources:
https://legiscan.com/RI/bill/H7511/2016https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText16/HouseText16/H7511B.pdfContributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025
Park Drone Prohibition (Title 250—Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations)Effective: 8/27/2019
Prohibits operation of unmanned aircraft systems within any Rhode Island state park without a special use permit and forbids drone operations that harass or disturb users, wildlife, or natural resources.
Sources:
https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-rhode-island/https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/250-100-00-1?reg_id=12371Contributed by: FPV Fish
Last edit: 6/18/2025