Arkansas Code Title 5. Criminal Offenses § 5-14-138. Registered offender prohibited from purchasing, owning, possessing, using, or operating an unmanned aircraft

(a) As used in this section, “unmanned aircraft” means an aircraft, including an aircraft commonly known as a drone, that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft and has the ability to photographically or electronically record.

(b) It is unlawful for a person who is required to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, § 12-12-901 et seq., and who has been assessed as a Level 3 or Level 4 offender to knowingly purchase, own, possess, use, or operate an unmanned aircraft.

(c) This section does not apply to a person who:

(d) A violation of this section is a Class D felony.