Drone Laws by States of the USA

Each state of the United States and a summary of their drone regulatory status – Regulations for recreational and commercial drone operators with links to regulators can be found by following the link to the state page.

  • Drone Laws in Alabama

    Drones are allowed in Alabama for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Alaska

    Drones are allowed in Alaska for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Arizona

    Drones are allowed in Arizona for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Arkansas

    Drones are allowed in Arkansas for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in California

    Drones are allowed in California for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Colorado

    Drones are allowed in Colorado for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Connecticut

    Drones are allowed in Connecticut for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Delaware

    Drones are allowed in Delaware for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Florida

    Drones are allowed in Florida for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Georgia (USA)

    Drones are allowed in the State of Georgia for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Hawaii

    Drones are allowed in Hawaii for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Idaho

    Drones are allowed in Idaho for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Illinois

    Drones are allowed in Illinois for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Indiana

    Drones are allowed in Indiana for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Iowa

    Drones are allowed in Iowa for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Kansas

    Drones are allowed in Kansas for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Kentucky

    Drones are allowed in Kentucky for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Louisiana

    Drones are allowed in Louisiana for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Maine

    Drones are allowed in Maine for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Maryland

    Drones are allowed in Maryland for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Massachusetts

    Drones are allowed in Massachusetts for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Michigan

    Drones are allowed in Michigan for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Minnesota

    Drones are allowed in Minnesota for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Mississippi

    Drones are allowed in Mississippi for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Missouri

    Drones are allowed in Missouri for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Montana

    Drones are allowed in Montana for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Nebraska

    Drones are allowed in Nebraska for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Nevada

    Drones are allowed in Nevada for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in New Hampshire

    Drones are allowed in New Hampshire for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in New Jersey

    Drones are allowed in NJ State for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in New Mexico

    Drones are allowed in NM State for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in North Carolina

    Drones are allowed in North Carolina for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in North Dakota

    Drones are allowed in North Dakota for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in NY State

    Drones are allowed in NY State for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Ohio

    Drones are allowed in Ohio for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Oklahoma

    Drones are allowed in Oklahoma for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Oregon

    Drones are allowed in Oregon for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Pennsylvania

    Drones are allowed in Pennsylvania for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Rhode Island

    Drones are allowed in Rhode Island for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in South Carolina

    Drones are allowed in South Carolina for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in South Dakota

    Drones are allowed in South Dakota for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Tennessee

    Drones are allowed in Tennessee for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Texas

    Drones are allowed in Texas for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Utah

    Drones are allowed in Utah for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Vermont

    Drones are allowed in Vermont for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Virginia

    Drones are allowed in Virginia for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA and local regulations. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Washington DC

    Drones are limited in Washington DC for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Washington State

    Drones are allowed in the State of Washington for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in West Virginia

    Drones are allowed in West Virginia for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Wisconsin

    Drones are allowed in Wisconsin for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.

  • Drone Laws in Wyoming

    Drones are allowed in Wyoming for recreational and commercial use, subject to FAA regulations and flight controls put in place by local governments. Read on for details.


IMPORTANT NOTE

The content on this site (The latest Drone Laws/Drone Regulations) is collated by volunteers from public general information. It is based on user experience, our own research, understanding, and interpretation of the laws. We always go back to the regulatory source as a starting point and apply our expertise in simplifying where possible what the authorities publish. To that understanding, we add our own first hand experience, and users experience to build a more complete picture.

This material is not presented as legal advice of any kind, and we cannot guarantee that the information is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. Do not substitute the information you find here for legal advice from a licensed attorney who is authorized to practice in the jurisdiction. When in doubt, contact the local aviation authority responsible for drone safety, utilize a licensed drone service operator, and/or consult a qualified attorney.

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