What changes under South Carolina drone law on January 1, 2027?+
Act 150 was signed May 15, 2026 and takes effect January 1, 2027. As of September 10, 2026, it is enacted but not yet in effect. It includes restrictions on operations directly above or within 1,500 feet horizontally of known military installations and correctional or detention facilities without the required written consent, subject to statutory exceptions. Existing FAA and other applicable laws continue to apply. Our pilot reviews each site's requirements; client permission does not override airspace or facility restrictions.
Clients must have authority to permit access and collection, disclose site restrictions, and coordinate occupants and contractors. We avoid intentional intrusion into private activities and may suspend unsafe or unlawful work.
Read the enacted South Carolina lawHow quickly will I receive my digital product?+
Turnaround is confirmed in your approved scope and depends on the site, weather, processing and selected products.
What exactly will I receive?+
Your approved scope names each product and its export formats. Files are delivered through your Provision portal. DroneDeploy view or editable access requires a separate custom agreement; it is not included.
Do you operate safely and legally?+
Yes. As a former law-enforcement officer, licensed fixed-wing single-engine aircraft pilot, and FAA-certified Part 107 remote pilot, Jeremy brings a rare combination of aviation, public-safety, and regulatory experience to Provision Aerolytics services. The company is fully insured, and every mission is carefully planned around airspace, weather, site access, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
What do you need from me?+
Send the address, problem you need solved, intended use, desired accuracy, deadline, and any site-access or safety information. We review those details with you before confirming the scope or scheduling a flight.
How accurate are your maps and models?+
Accuracy depends on the aircraft, site conditions, flight plan, processing method, and whether RTK, checkpoints, or professional survey control are required. RTK-enabled mapping can improve geospatial alignment and repeatability, but it is not automatically a certified survey. We define the appropriate method and intended use with you before quoting the project.
When is a licensed surveyor required?+
Provision Aerolytics independently provides aerial imagery, visual documentation, progress monitoring, inspection support, models, and informational site intelligence. If a project requires legal boundaries, certified elevations, construction staking, engineering-design measurements, or another regulated surveying product, we will identify that need during review and coordinate the appropriate next step with a South Carolina-licensed surveying professional.
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