<ul><li>States like Ohio and Florida have implemented new drone laws aimed at regulating drone use with stricter operational boundaries.</li><li>Ohio's H.B. 77 prohibits reckless drone flights endangering people or property, interference with law enforcement, and drone use over critical facilities with criminal intent. Violations can result in fines or jail time, and local authorities can create their own drone ordinances.</li><li>Florida's S.B. 700 focuses on protecting agricultural and private lands by restricting drone operations without consent, disturbing crops or livestock, and harassing private property, state wildlife lands, or hunting grounds. Penalties range from misdemeanors to fines.</li><li>These laws pose challenges to the drone industry by limiting operational flexibility, potentially affecting drone delivery services, infrastructure inspections, public perception, and increasing regulatory complexity.</li></ul>

New State Drone Laws Set Strict Operational Boundaries

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