Drone Rules in Springfield, IL (2026)
1 verified drone rules for Springfield, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Recreational Drones
Springfield bans drone flights over city power plants, substations, water treatment plants, police and fire buildings, and over any active fire or police incident, citing its home rule authority. The mayor may authorize exceptions found to be in the public interest.
Springfield Restricts Drones Over City Sites
Significant RestrictionsSpringfield, IL Code of Ordinances § 131.11 (Ord. No. 283-07-16, § 1, 7-19-16)
(a)(1)Unmanned aircraft systems (drones) as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration are prohibited from operating within the corporate limits of the city over city-owned power generation facilities, electric transmission substations, heavy load electrical transmission lines, water treatment facilities, law enforcement agency and fire department buildings including outdoor training facili...
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