US Drone Regulations Hub
Your complete resource for FAA drone rules, licensing requirements, no-fly zones, and state-specific regulations. Stay compliant and fly legally in 2025.
Essential Regulation Guides
FAA Drone License 2025: Complete Guide
Part 107 certification, TRUST test, registration requirements, and everything you need to fly legally.
Drone No-Fly Zones in the USA
Complete guide to FAA airspace restrictions, TFRs, national parks, and how to use B4UFLY and LAANC.
FAA Requirements at a Glance
Registration
Required for drones 0.55–55 lbs. $5 fee, valid 3 years.
Remote ID
Mandatory since Sept 2023. Built-in or broadcast module.
TRUST Test
Free online test for recreational pilots. Takes ~30 minutes.
Part 107
Required for commercial flying. $175 test fee.
Key FAA Rules for All Drone Pilots
- Fly below 400 feet AGL in uncontrolled airspace
- Maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times
- Give way to manned aircraft—always
- Do not fly over people without Part 107 waiver
- No flying near airports without LAANC authorization
- Do not fly under the influence of drugs/alcohol
- Check for TFRs before every flight
- Respect privacy and private property
State-by-State Quick Reference
Each state may have additional drone regulations beyond federal FAA rules. Always check local ordinances before flying.
Alabama
Standard FAA rules apply
Alaska
National park restrictions, wildlife areas
Arizona
State parks require permits
Arkansas
Standard FAA rules apply
California
State parks banned, local ordinances vary
Colorado
National parks restricted, ski resorts banned
Connecticut
State parks require authorization
Delaware
State parks prohibited
Florida
Critical infrastructure restrictions
Georgia
Standard FAA rules apply
Hawaii
Strict volcano and park restrictions
Idaho
Standard FAA rules apply
Illinois
Chicago has strict local rules
Indiana
Standard FAA rules apply
Iowa
Standard FAA rules apply
Kansas
Standard FAA rules apply
Kentucky
Standard FAA rules apply
Louisiana
Superdome and stadium TFRs
Maine
Acadia National Park restricted
Maryland
DC area heavy restrictions
Massachusetts
Boston Logan airspace restricted
Michigan
State parks require permit
Minnesota
Standard FAA rules apply
Mississippi
Standard FAA rules apply
Missouri
Standard FAA rules apply
Montana
Glacier NP restricted, fire TFRs
Nebraska
Standard FAA rules apply
Nevada
Las Vegas Strip TFR, Area 51 banned
New Hampshire
White Mountains restrictions
New Jersey
NYC airspace restrictions apply
New Mexico
Military airspace restrictions
New York
NYC banned, strict state rules
North Carolina
Standard FAA rules apply
North Dakota
Standard FAA rules apply
Ohio
Standard FAA rules apply
Oklahoma
Standard FAA rules apply
Oregon
State parks require permit
Pennsylvania
State parks restricted
Rhode Island
Small state, varied local rules
South Carolina
Standard FAA rules apply
South Dakota
Mt. Rushmore restricted
Tennessee
Standard FAA rules apply
Texas
Critical infrastructure laws, varied local
Utah
National parks heavily restricted
Vermont
Standard FAA rules apply
Virginia
DC area heavy restrictions
Washington
Seattle has local restrictions
West Virginia
Standard FAA rules apply
Wisconsin
Standard FAA rules apply
Wyoming
Yellowstone NP banned
Official Resources
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