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Kentucky Drones Near Prisons & Critical Infrastructure (2026)

Restricted: Kentucky makes it a misdemeanor to fly a drone above key infrastructure assets (power, water, refineries) with intent to harm or surveil, without consent (KRS 511.100).

RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Kentucky makes it a misdemeanor to fly a drone above key infrastructure assets (power, water, refineries) with intent to harm or surveil, without consent (KRS 511.100).

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