Drone Rules in Lee's Summit, MO (2026)

2 verified drone rules for Lee's Summit, Missouri, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Recreational Drones

Lee's Summit has no local recreational drone ordinance. Hobby flying follows FAA rules: register drones over 0.55 lb, pass the free TRUST test, stay under 400 feet, and avoid controlled airspace around Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (LXT).

Lee's Summit Recreational Drone Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Commercial Drones

Commercial drone work in Lee's Summit requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, not a city permit. Operators near Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (LXT) must obtain FAA airspace authorization. The city imposes no separate commercial drone license.

Lee's Summit Commercial Drone Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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