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South Dakota Drone Privacy & Surveillance (2026)
Restricted: South Dakota (SDCL 50-15-5): a Class 1 misdemeanor to use a drone to photograph, record or observe a person in a private place with a reasonable expectation of privacy.
RestrictedVerified Jul 7, 2026
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