Maine Drone Laws

Maine UAS Laws

Note on Federal vs State Laws:

Federal airspace laws take precedence over state drone laws. If a state or local law directly conflicts with FAA regulations, the state or local law is likely to be invalidated.

Definitions:

“Unmanned aerial vehicle” means an aircraft operated without a physical human presence within or on the aircraft that, in the manner in which the aircraft is used or the manner in which it is equipped, is capable of performing audio or visual surveillance.

Statutes/Bills:

4501. - Regulation of unmanned aerial vehicles

Places limits on law enforcement use of drones.