Drone Rules in Ada County, ID (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Ada County, Idaho.
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Recreational Drones
Ada County Code 5-4-10 bans flying a drone in ways that harass or endanger people, invade a reasonable expectation of privacy, or interfere with firefighters or public safety officers, while expressly deferring to FAA authority over airspace. Violations are a $100 infraction.
Recreational Drone Rules in Ada County
Some RestrictionsAda County Code 5-4-10
5-4-10: UNMANNED AIRCRAFT: A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is not to preempt the Federal Aviation Administration regulations (FARs), but to operate in conjunction with those rules to promote public safety and welfare of Ada County and its residents while recognizing the FAA's enforcement capabilities. D. Prohibitions: No person shall operate an unmanned aircraft: 1. In a manner that har...
Park Drone Restrictions
Ada County's unmanned aircraft ordinance, Code 5-4-10, requires every drone operator to carry an FAA remote pilot certificate and bans flights that harass or endanger people, invade someone's privacy, or interfere with firefighters and other emergency responders anywhere in the unincorporated county, including its parks and waterways property. Violations are a $100 infraction.
Drone Rules in Unincorporated Ada County
Some RestrictionsAda County Code 5-4-10(B), (D)
B. Definition: Unmanned aircraft, also known as an "unmanned aircraft system" (UAS) means an unmanned aircraft vehicle, drone, remotely piloted vehicle, remotely piloted aircraft or remotely operated aircraft that is a powered aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, can fly autonomously or remotely and can be expendable or recoverable. D. Prohibitions: No person shall operate an un...
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