Can I shoot down a drone in South Carolina? What the law says - Greenville Online
South Carolina law prohibits shooting down drones, treating them as aircraft under state law. Operators should be aware that while shooting down a drone is illegal, they may still face risks from unauthorized interference.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. All Part 107 operators in South Carolina, especially aerial-imaging, inspection, and agriculture spraying operators. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: None. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Clarification that shooting down drones is illegal under South Carolina law, reinforcing existing federal protections.
Who it affects
All Part 107 operators in South Carolina, especially aerial-imaging, inspection, and agriculture spraying operators.
What you must do
No immediate action required, but operators should document any incidents of interference and report to FAA/local law enforcement.
Deadline
None
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