HB644

I am writing to express my support for HB 644, which permits responsible drone use in New Hampshire state parks. This bill offers a chance to inspire future innovators and enhance appreciation for our natural surroundings. Drones can facilitate STEM education and promote responsibility and environmental awareness. Allowing drone activities in state parks with reasonable guidelines enables families, students, and hobbyists to engage with our public lands in new ways. The bill effectively balances access and regulation, adhering to federal rules while supporting New Hampshire's values of innovation and outdoor recreation. I encourage your support for HB 644 to preserve these opportunities for our communities.

I support the safe and legal use of drones in state parks.

House of Representatives, I am writing to express my strong support for HB 644, which would allow responsible drone use in New Hampshire State Parks. Permitting drone launches at State Parks with reasonable safe guards encourages families, students and hobby enthusiasts to explore our natural resources in meaningful ways. This bill provides a balance between access and regulation, ensuring compliance with federal rules while promoting outdoor recreation in meaningful ways in New Hampshire. As a mom, I’ve witnessed the excitement and benefit of encouraging innovative exploration and continue to look forward to new opportunities. Drones are another tool which can provide multigenerational experiences fostering a deeper connection to our state’s natural resources while teaching responsibility, safety and environmental awareness. Please vote yes on HB 644. I appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, Donna Molony Hooksett, NH

As a certified drone pilot, I support this bill because I understand the robust system of checks that one must perform in order to legally operate a drone commercially, and privately. Drones above a certain size must have transponders, they must have lights when it is nighttime, and there are many organisations that guide pilots about the proper etiquette of drone usage, which I cannot list in detail to avoid running on. I'm saying all of this because I believe the drone community in New Hampshire is safe, responsible, and worthy of operating drones in our public parks. Thank you for listening to my testimony.

I strongly support HB644. A blanket prohibition of drones in NH State Parks was a knee-jerk reaction that is the wrong solution for public use lands. I am an FAA Certified Part 107 drone pilot and I have turned down jobs because of the current prohibition. Creating a responsible framework for non-recreational drone use in state parks is the sensible thing to do. I am perfectly happy paying a fee for this privilege. Thank you.

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