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Rhode Island Drone Privacy & Surveillance (2026)

Info: Rhode Island's only UAS statute (R.I. Gen.

InfoVerified Jul 7, 2026

Rhode Island's only UAS statute (R.I. Gen. Laws 1-8-1.2) requires FAA compliance and preempts local rules; there is no drone-specific privacy/surveillance offense.

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