Bill > HB1064

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, in Indiana. The legislation defines UAVs as aircraft operated remotely or autonomously without a human pilot, and applies to vehicles flying at or below 400 feet. The bill creates multiple legal provisions governing UAV use, including civil and criminal penalties for inappropriate operation. Specifically, repeatedly flying a UAV over private property without permission is considered a nuisance and a Class A misdemeanor, and operating a UAV within 100 feet of private property or landing on private property without consent constitutes civil trespass. The bill creates criminal offenses for operating UAVs over sensitive locations like schools, playgrounds, child care facilities, and private dwellings, as well as over animals, livestock, or agricultural workers. Additionally, the bill prohibits collecting visual, audio, or thermal data or photographs of individuals or private property without permission, with penalties ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 6 felony if the subject involves critical infrastructure. The legislation also requires operators of UAVs weighing 55 pounds or more to carry liability insurance, and tasks the Department of Homeland Security with developing an insurance verification program. Certain entities are exempt from these regulations, including emergency responders, law enforcement, FAA-certified aircraft, and government entities.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1064/details