All RegulationsFPV services in North Carolina →Battery safety guide →
North Carolina Drone Laws & Regulations
Overview of drone regulations in North Carolina (NC). In addition to federal FAA rules that apply everywhere in the US, North Carolina has state-specific laws governing drone operations, privacy, and restricted areas.
Key State Laws
SB 744 (2014)
Prohibits drone surveillance without consent and near prisons.
HB 280 (2017)
Preempts local governments from regulating drones beyond state law.
Restrictions
- State preemption prevents local drone ordinances
- No surveillance without consent
- No flying over prisons or confinement facilities
- No interfering with emergency operations
Penalties
Class 1 misdemeanor; up to 120 days jail
Local Flying Notes
North Carolina is relatively drone-friendly due to state preemption. Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Outer Banks areas have active FPV communities. Watch for military TFRs near Fort Liberty.