HB1059Enacted
revise certain provisions regarding hunting with drones.
This bill creates a limited exception to South Dakota's ban on using aircraft for hunting by allowing property owners and their authorized users to operate drones to locate or spot predators and varmints on private land, as long as the drone operates under federal aviation rules and the activity doesn't occur during deer hunting season (September–November). The bill also clarifies that all drone operations in the state must comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.