Aerial Imaging Services in Arkansas

Arkansas Drone Regulations

Arkansas regulates drones primarily through Act 819 of 2019 and Ark. Code Ann. § 5-60-130, which prohibits the use of unmanned aircraft to conduct surveillance of a person, place, or thing without consent when a reasonable expectation of privacy exists. The law creates a civil cause of action for persons subjected to unauthorized drone surveillance and restricts law enforcement drone use to require a warrant except in exigent circumstances, search and rescue, and wildfire response. Ark. Code Ann. § 14-361-120 preempts local municipalities from regulating drone flight paths, navigable airspace, or pilot qualifications, though cities may regulate takeoff and landing on public property they own. Arkansas does not require a separate state-level drone license for commercial operators, but all commercial pilots must hold a valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. The Arkansas Department of Aviation maintains UAS guidelines and encourages operators to coordinate with the state aviation director for operations near public-use airports. Arkansas state parks require a permit from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism for commercial drone takeoff and landing. Operators near military installations (Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Camp Robinson in North Little Rock, Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville) must coordinate with base operations and check for active TFRs. The FAA controls all airspace above 400 feet AGL. Arkansas has no additional state drone registration requirement beyond FAA registration.

Arkansas Construction Market

Arkansas's construction market is anchored by the Northwest Arkansas region — the fast-growing Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers-Bentonville corridor home to Walmart's global headquarters — which has sustained residential, commercial, and industrial development. Central Arkansas (Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway) has steady commercial, healthcare, and state government construction, while the metro's aerospace and defense sectors (Lockheed Martin, Dassault Falcon Jet) add industrial work. Jonesboro and the eastern Delta see agri-industrial and logistics activity. The I-40 and I-49 corridors carry continuous distribution and warehouse construction.

Typical Aerial Imaging Costs in Arkansas

Cost ranges vary by project size, terrain complexity, and deliverable requirements. Get an exact quote from a local drone operator.

Cities We Serve in Arkansas

26 cities with local aerial imaging coverage. Select your city for regulations, costs, and local operator connections.