An Act relative to unmanned aerial vehicles in the commonwealth

SD 2571 regulates drone operations in Massachusetts to enhance public safety and protect critical infrastructure. It prohibits using drones to photograph, record, or loiter near critical facilities - such as hospitals, police stations, courthouses, or military bases - for the purpose of committing crimes involving physical harm. The bill also bans equipping drones with weapons capable of causing serious injury and restricts drone use that disrupts manned aircraft or emergency services. Violations can result in fines up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to two and a half years, with exemptions for law enforcement and public safety personnel conducting authorized operations.