AR HB1770

Defines "unmanned aircraft system" as an unmanned powered aircraft without a human operator that can be autonomous, remotely piloted, or expendable/recoverable

Prohibits knowingly using unmanned aircraft systems to conduct surveillance, gather evidence, collect information, or photograph critical infrastructure (electrical power systems, petroleum refineries, chemical/rubber manufacturing facilities, or storage facilities) without prior written consent of the owner

Exempts federal government, state government after Governor consultation, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management authorized systems, FAA-certificated systems, and law enforcement/emergency management agency uses from the prohibition

Allows property owners to use unmanned aircraft systems to monitor their own property and permits insurance companies to use them for underwriting or damage investigation

Establishes criminal penalties of Class B misdemeanor for first offense and Class A misdemeanor for second or subsequent offense, plus civil liability requiring payment of actual damages (minimum $10,000), treble damages if violation resulted in profit, and court costs with attorney's fees