Commercial drone operations in New Hampshire require FAA Part 107 certification and follow federal airspace rules. State law adds privacy protections under RSA 644:9 that apply uniformly statewide.
Commercial drone pilots must hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate under 14 CFR Part 107, register each aircraft, and follow operational limits including 400-foot altitude, daylight operations (without waiver), and visual line of sight. Operations over people, at night, or beyond visual line of sight require waivers or specific Part 107 authorizations. New Hampshire RSA 644:9 makes it a misdemeanor to use drones to capture images that violate reasonable privacy expectations. Municipalities cannot regulate airspace but may regulate takeoff, landing, or commercial activity on municipal property. State preempts inconsistent local drone airspace rules.
FAA enforcement may include certificate suspension, civil penalties exceeding $30,000, and criminal charges for reckless operation. State privacy violations are misdemeanors.
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