MS SB2146

Establishes the "Uncrewed Aircraft Systems' Rights and Authorities Act" allowing individuals to operate drones for recreational purposes and businesses to operate them for commercial purposes within Mississippi, provided they comply with federal law

Holds drone operators civilly and criminally liable for any acts committed with the aid of an uncrewed aircraft system that would otherwise be illegal if performed directly by the person, including privacy violations

Prohibits local political subdivisions from enacting ordinances regulating drone ownership, operation, design, licensing, registration, airspace, altitude, flight paths, or pilot qualifications

Allows the state and political subdivisions to regulate drone launches and landings on their own property and to enforce FAA restrictions and generally applicable nuisance, harassment, and property damage laws

Preserves federal authority over airspace, stating any provision conflicting with exclusive U.S. government airspace regulation is null; effective July 1, 2023