Section 14-301 – Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Unmanned aircraft” means the flying portion of an unmanned aircraft system, flown by a pilot via a ground control system, or autonomously through use of an onboard computer, a communication link, and any additional equipment that is necessary for the unmanned aircraft to operate safely. […]
Section 14-302 – Duty to Monitor Federal Regulations or Rulemaking
(a) The Department and the Department of Transportation, including the Maryland Aviation Administration, shall: (1) monitor the Federal Aviation Administration for any proposed regulations or rulemaking that relate to the regulation of the operation of small commercial unmanned aircraft systems; (2) determine the impact of any proposed regulations or rulemaking on the State; and (3) determine whether it is […]