Drone Rules in Farmington Hills, MI (2026)
1 verified drone rules for Farmington Hills, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recreational Drones
Federal and Michigan state law preempt almost all local drone regulation in Farmington Hills. Under the Michigan Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (Act 436 of 2016, MCL 259.301 et seq.), Sec. 259.305(1) states that 'a political subdivision of this state shall not enact or enforce an ordinance or resolution that regulates the ownership or operation of unmanned aircraft.' Federal Part 107 (commercial) and 49 U.S.C. § 44809 (recreational) govern airspace and operator certification. MCL 259.322 prohibits drone harassment, voyeurism, and use in a manner that violates a restraining order — capturing photos / video of an individual where the individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy is unlawful.
Farmington Hills Recreational Drone Rules
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