Recreational drone operation in Kentucky is governed primarily by FAA rules under 14 CFR Part 107 and the Recreational UAS Safety Test, with state criminal statutes addressing voyeurism, harassment, and interference with public safety, while local airspace regulation is largely preempted.
Federal law under 49 USC 40103 and FAA regulations occupy the field of airspace management, preempting most local drone flight rules. Kentucky has no general state recreational drone licensing scheme, but KRS 525.080 (harassment), KRS 531.100 (video voyeurism), and KRS 525.140 prohibiting interference with first responders apply to drone misuse. Recreational pilots must follow FAA's TRUST test, fly under 400 feet, register drones over 0.55 pounds, and use Remote ID. Local governments may regulate takeoff and landing on public property they control but cannot prohibit overflight or impose conflicting airspace rules.
FAA violations can bring civil penalties up to $27,500 and criminal penalties up to $250,000; state harassment or voyeurism via drone can result in misdemeanor or felony charges.
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