If lawmakers are concerned about the use of drones for commercial purposes, they can require commercial drone pilots to be FAA certified.
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The FAA has issued guidelines for recreational and commercial drone use, which are binding. State lawmakers need to be aware of these guidelines and ensure that their proposed legislation is in line with them.
No, any attempt by state lawmakers to outlaw drones would be a direct violation of federal law. State lawmakers must work with the FAA to ensure that their proposed legislation does not interfere with federal aviation safety regulations.
State lawmakers should work with the FAA to ensure that their proposed legislation is in line with federal aviation safety regulations. They should also consider the privacy concerns of their constituents when drafting drone regulations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates drones, as drones are defined as aircraft under federal law. Federal law preempts state and local laws in matters concerning the national airspace system, and any state regulation limiting the flight of drones would be in direct violation of federal law.
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