What’s up with North Carolina’s drone laws? Do other states have special regulations as well?

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Timestamps

• [01:32] Today’s topic revolves around North Carolina drone laws
• [02:46] Which is the only body that controls airspace in the United States?
• [03:23] Is there a likelihood of North Carolina drone laws being struck down in court?
• [03:40] Are you permitted to fly your drone in state parks in California or Colorado? Is it easy to gets a permit in these states?
• [04:03] Considering that FAA is the central governing body and is in charge of issuing a federal license to fly a drone, does North Carolina have the authority to issue drone permits?
• [06:00] What is the rationale behind North Carolina issuing state drone permits?
• [06:10] Are there instances where the North Carolina drone laws are in direct violation of Part 107?
• [07:18] Can a Part 107 license holder be arrested for flying a drone in North Carolina? What is the correct way of dealing with local authorities in this scenario?
• [08:20] Can states control where you take off and land your drone?
• [09:21] Does the North Carolina state government have the authority to blanket the entire state since they have control on where you take off and land your drone?
• [10:14] Can the commerce clause provided in the Constitution preempt state laws?
• [11:51] Why is the FAA letting North Carolina regulate state drone laws which are in violation of Part 107?
• [17:50] Does Florida have state drone regulation similar to North Carolina?
• [21:09] Check your TFR’s and Notam’s before flying your drone