Bill banning drones from flying too close to prisons, military installations advances in SC Senate

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 1,113

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — Every year, hundreds of drones fly over the state’s prisons and military bases, but officials can do little to stop them.

A bill a Senate panel advanced unanimously Tuesday would make it easier to punish the people operating them. The proposal, which the House passed unanimously last month, would expand no-fly zones and give state law enforcement more authority to arrest pilots.

As more people start using the technology, more drones fly …

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