Bill > H3256

This bill regulates the flight of unmanned aircraft, commonly known as drones, in the airspace over early, elementary, and secondary education facilities in the Commonwealth. The key provisions are: 1. It defines a "school zone" as on or within 50 feet of the real property of a public or private accredited preschool, Head Start facility, elementary, vocational, or secondary school. 2. It prohibits the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones weighing less than 55 pounds) within 400 feet of a school zone without authorization from the superintendent of schools. 3. It establishes penalties for violations, including fines of up to $750 and confiscation and destruction of the drone for a third or subsequent offense.